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Point Lobos National Reserve is located 3 miles from Carmel on Highway 1, at the northern end of Big Sur. This unique spot on the coast combines on the one side rocky cliffs, patches of dense forest, deep canyons, and valleys covered in wild flowers. On the other side is the Pacific, with endless waves crashing at the coastal cliffs. The reserve is very popular for hiking, scuba diving, visiting important geological sites, and observing native plants and animals such as harbor seals, seabirds, sea lions, sea otters, and gray whales. There is a small cabin in Whalers Cove, built a long time ago by Chinese fishermen, that is now a cultural history museum.
62 California 1, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, Phone: 831-624-4909
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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