Geological history of Point Lobos, Geological formation in Monterey County, California, United States.
The site contains granitic rocks, marine terraces, and sedimentary formations spanning 80 million years of geological processes along the Pacific coast.
The Santa Lucia Granodiorite, formed 79.5 million years ago during the Cretaceous Period, serves as the foundation for subsequent geological deposits.
The Ohlone people documented the early geological changes through their settlements, leaving evidence of shellfish harvesting sites dating back 2,500 years.
Visitors can observe the Carmelo Formation's layers of volcanic pebbles, sandstone, and mudstone through designated observation points in the reserve.
The location sits within the Salinian Block, a continental crust section between the Pacific and North American tectonic plates.
GPS coordinates: 36.51710,-121.94260
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:01
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo
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Mrs. Clinton Walker House
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Tor House and Hawk Tower
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Butterfly House
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Carmel River State Beach
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Forest Theater
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Driftwood Cottage
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Sunset Center
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Golden Bough Playhouse
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Palo Corona Ranch
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Enchanted Oaks Building
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Tuck Box
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Outlands in the Eighty Acres
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Mary Dummage Shop
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Carmel City Hall
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Whalers Cabin
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Seaburst House
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Point Lobos State Reserve
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T.A. Oakes Building
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La Rambla Building
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Garden Shop Addition
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Lemos Building
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Seven Arts Building
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Amelia Gates Building
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Theatre of the Golden Bough
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Percy Parkes Building
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De Yoe Building
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Carmel Beach
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