Upcoming Public Guided Walks
The walk will include discussions of the cultural history and the natural wonders of Point Lobos.
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!
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!
Walk Theme: Habitats of Point Lobos. A discussion of plant and animal habitats in Point Lobos, including both land and ocean. We will walk the Cypress Grove Trail, a relatively easy 0.8 mile loop with a little bit of climbing required as we round Pinnacle Point. Not recommended for strollers unless you have someone to help carry them. Guaranteed to be both informative and fun! Meet at the Info Station parking lot. Walk guided by Peter Fletcher.
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.
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.
The walk will include discussions of the cultural history and the natural wonders of Point Lobos.
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.
Walk Theme: Habitats of Point Lobos. A discussion of plant and animal habitats in Point Lobos, including both land and ocean. We will walk the Cypress Grove Trail, a relatively easy 0.8 mile loop with a little bit of climbing required as we round Pinnacle Point. Not recommended for strollers unless you have someone to help carry them. Guaranteed to be both informative and fun! Meet at the Info Station parking lot. Walk guided by Peter Fletcher.
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.
Point Lobos is often referred to as “The Crown Jewel of the California State Park System.” This walk will demonstrate why, by introducing the plants, animals, cultural history, and geology of the Cypress Grove Trail.
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.