The walk will include discussions of the cultural history and the natural wonders of Point Lobos.

A walk around the Cypress Grove.  We will see and discuss all sorts of plants, animals, geology, native and settler history and lots more.  We will ascend the "Stairway to Heaven" and, if it's a sunny day, you won't ask why it's called that.  We may see otters, hear sea lions, see pelicans flying in formation and, if we're lucky, a peregrine falcon.  I guarantee we'll see Trentepohlia.

Walk Theme: Geology, Habitats and Human History of Point Lobos.  This is an easy walk along the Granite Point Trail around Whalers Cove, and we'll discuss the plant and animal communities, the geology that made Point Lobos possible, and the story of human habitation of Point Lobos. Maybe a chemistry lesson, a physics lesson or even a poem.  But guaranteed to be both informative and fun!!  Meet in the Whalers Cove parking lot.  Walk guided by Peter Fletcher.

Take this docent led walk through the beautiful Cypress Grove focusing on the best photo spots and the diversity of life in Point Lobos. We will talk about the plants, trees, marine mammals, sea life, birds, geology and cultural history of our State Natural Reserve that is described as the “…greatest meeting between land and water.” The walk is mostly level with some stairs and a few rocky uneven places to traverse. Come join us!

Join docent Randy for a walk from Whalers Cove to Coal Chute Point and Granite Point, breathtakingly beautiful but relatively little-traveled areas of our Reserve.  This is an area where human history and our natural environment are intimately connected, and as we look for birds, animals and flowers, you will also learn about human activities that have come and gone over time.

Take an easy one-mile round trip walk along the Granite Point trail in Whaler’s Cove to learn about the lives of nine extraordinary women whose efforts shaped and preserved this land.  During our 1 ½ hour and stroll, we’ll revel in the beauty of the reserve as we celebrate the vision, labor and passion of those in the past who made it all possible.

Join docent Randy for a guided walk around the Cypress Grove trail.  We will keep a close eye out for marine mammals, shore birds and other wildlife while appreciating the lush plant life and stunning scenery all around us.  Learn how sea otters have come and gone from the central coast, and how our deep marine canyons support the animals you see on the surface.

The walk will include discussions of the cultural history and the natural wonders of Point Lobos.

Between 10am and 12noon, visitors of all abilities are invited to experience our accessible, Sea Lion Point trail. Docents with scopes, binoculars, marine mammal pelts and information will be stationed along the trail for all to go at their own pace. As well as enjoying our beautiful, flat coastal trail, sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters and migrating whales may be seen! 

Join docent Randy for a geology walk in the Weston and Hidden Beach areas. You will see close up, touch and compare the major rock types at Point Lobos, and we will seek out trace fossils on the rocky shore.  You will also learn how the beautiful rock formations at Point Lobos relate to plate tectonic and other geological processes.

Take this docent led walk through the beautiful Cypress Grove focusing on the best photo spots and the diversity of life in Point Lobos. We will talk about the plants, trees, marine mammals, sea life, birds, geology and cultural history of our State Natural Reserve that is described as the “…greatest meeting between land and water.” The walk is mostly level with some stairs and a few rocky uneven places to traverse. Come join us!

You are invited to join this docent led walk beginning at the Whaler’s Cabin at 10:30 am. We will visit Carmelo Meadow and then head out to beautiful Cannery Point on Whaler's Cove (after climbing some stairs) to view the marine mammals, birds, plants and trees of Pt Lobos. As we note some of the interesting cultural history of the Reserve we will also be stopping at some of the prime photo spots along the way. We will walk on North Shore trail for a panorama of Whaler’s Cove, Granite Point and Carmel Bay and finish with a peek at Bluefish Cove and a return on the Cabin Trail to our starting point. Come join us!