Point Lobos State Reserve Parking — Attraction in Monterey

The cliffs and waves are stunning. We went in the spring so the surrounding hills were green and lush. We even were lucky enough to see a few whales, but that is pretty rare to experience. There were a few well kept trails that we did and they were well shaded in parts. There is a lot of plant life such as trees and flowers along the trails. Very scenic and recommend coming here if you...

5 stars for the park, but if I am to rate parking it would be no stars. However, this is not the State Parks Department's fault nor does it diminish the beauty of this park. It is a condition of an over populated planet. Get there early or park outside and walk in, it's good for you. But don't forget to pay, it helps keep the park service going so we can have parks like...

Is there ever enough parking when there is something beautiful nearby?

Thank goodness there is a restroom here. If climbing a bunch of stairs to get on the trail isn't your thing then you can sit on a bench or sunbathe on some large rocks. There will be otters and scuba-divers in the water beyond the...