Point Lobos State Reserve, Protected coastal reserve in Monterey County, US.
Point Lobos spans 550 acres of California coastline, featuring coastal cliffs, dense kelp forests, and diverse marine habitats along the Pacific Ocean.
The Ohlone people maintained a village called Ichxenta near San Jose Creek, harvesting shellfish from Point Lobos waters for 2,500 years.
The 1850s Whalers Cabin, constructed by Chinese fishermen using local materials and whale vertebrae as floor supports, now functions as a museum.
The reserve opens daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with a limit of 150 vehicles and an entrance fee of $10 for passenger cars.
The marine protected areas surrounding Point Lobos contain extensive kelp forests supporting numerous species and creating premium conditions for scuba diving.
Location: Monterey County
Inception: 1973
Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=571
GPS coordinates: 36.51710,-121.94300
Latest update: March 16, 2025 17:28
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