Upcoming Public Guided Walks

Overview:  The Weston Beach tide pools have a wide array of intertidal wildlife, thriving under the protection of the reserve and in an interesting geologic zone. Come see what we can find at the afternoon low tide -- one of the few "negative tides" of the Fall. Purple Sea Urchins, Aggregated Anemone, Dead Man's Fingers, Sea Kelp, Sea Grass, Black Turban Snails, Hermit Crabs, Rough Limpets, Coraline Algae, Chiton, California Mussels and more guaranteed!  Likely to see Sea Stars and Sponges.  Maybe even a Nudibranch.

Logistics:  The tide reaches its lowest point at 5 pm on Friday December 5. So best viewing is expected from 4-4:45 pm. The Reserve closes at 5 pm. Tide pools can be tricky to walk around due to geological structure, plant life, moisture and animal habitats -- so sturdy shoes or boots with good tread advised.  Kids welcome!  Docent Richard will be there to help you explore nature and have fun from 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm.  This is not a formal tour but Volunteer Docents will be there to help interpret the intertidal zone.  

We will need to cancel if high winds, high surf, small craft advisory or heavy rain.

See the Point Lobos Foundation PDF for more information on the Weston Beach Tide Pools.  https://www.pointlobos.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Weston-Beach-Tide-Pools-2018.pdf

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

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, an immensely beautiful and 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 me for a walk on the Cypress Grove trail.  We will view diverse natural habitats, starting with the gnarled splendor of the Monterey Cypress. We will look for marine birds, whales, and the strange trentepholia. Enjoy the waves crashing on the rugged rocks and immerse yourself in the intense natural beauty of Point Lobos.

Take this docent led walk through the famous Cypress Grove out to Pinnacle Point focusing on the scenic grandeur 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 sea.” This beautiful walk is short, and mostly level, with a few stairs and rocky 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, an immensely beautiful and 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 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 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.

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

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, an immensely beautiful and 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 this docent led walk through the famous Cypress Grove out to Pinnacle Point focusing on the scenic grandeur 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 sea.” This beautiful walk is short, and mostly level, with a few stairs and rocky 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!