Point Lobos has been described as the "greatest meeting of land and water in the world."It is one of the richest marine habitats in California. Granite pointe is part of those two marine sanctuaries listed in this special place.

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3.36 km

Whaler's Cabin and Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

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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4.85 km

Gibson Beach

Highlight • Beach

One of the very pretty and numerous beaches of this Marine Park.

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5.18 km

China Cove

Highlight • Beach

The calm waters attract many marine mammals. You can easily observe them here.

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7.86 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.58 km

1.54 km

401 m

338 m

Surfaces

5.58 km

1.82 km

401 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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