Point Lobos and the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a state park in California. Adjoining Point Lobos is "one of the richest marine habitats in California." The ocean habitat is protected by two marine protected areas, the Point Lobos State Marine Reserve and Point Lobos State Marine Conservation Area. The sea near Point Lobos is considered one of the best locations for scuba diving on the Monterey Peninsula and along the California coast.
Along the Cypress Cove Trail, Point Lobos State Park
A panoramic view of Headland Cove
Rocky coast at low tide
Wildflowers at Pt. Lobos, 2006
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel-by-the-Sea, commonly known simply as Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, located on the Central Coast of California. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 3,220, down from 3,722 at the 2010 census. Situated on the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel is a popular tourist destination, known for its natural scenery and rich artistic history.
Image: Carmel Mission Church
Image: Butterfly House with beach view (cropped)
Image: Carmel by the Sea 32
Image: Kocher Building (cropped)