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Point Lobos loop from Whaler's Cove — Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

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California

Monterey County

Point Lobos loop from Whaler's Cove — Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

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Point Lobos loop from Whaler's Cove — Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

01:54

7.09km

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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239 m

Whaler's Cabin and Museum

The Whaler's Cabin & Museum houses a building built in the 1850s that housed Japanese whalers and Chinese fishermen. It makes it easy to get back into the context of the time and imagine how these people lived.

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514 m

North Shore Trail

The perfect route to showcase the best of Point Lobos, the North Shore Trail is a two mile long trail not only offering just stunning ocean side views, but also unique opportunities to witness local birdlife.

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2.26 km

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Point Lobos is a protected area of south of Monterey, California. With a unique landscape, the area offers stunning hiking trails, diverse wildlife, and sea wonders for water and wildlife …

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3.09 km

Sea Lion Point

As part of Point Lobos, the Sea Lion Point & Cove offers an incredible experience. Among the diverse plant life and botanics, you'll likely be able to witness many sea lions and seals going about their day.

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3.36 km

Sand Hill Cove

Part of Point Lobos, Sand Hill Cove features a stunning natural cove, with outstanding Pacific Ocean views and colorful rocks.

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6.73 km

Whaler's Cove

Whaler's Cove is Point Lobos' most northern beach. Visit the cove for refreshing, breezy Pacific views and maybe even an encounter with a seal or sea lion!

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7.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.12 km

557 m

409 m

Surfaces

6.12 km

513 m

402 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Point Lobos loop from Whaler's Cove — Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Whaler's Cabin and Museum

North Shore Trail

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Sea Lion Point

Sand Hill Cove

Whaler's Cove

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