Point Lobos, Big Sur

Name: Point Lobos
Address: Big Sur, United States

#6 among attractions in Big Sur

Natural attraction, Protected area

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Point Lobos and the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is the "crown jewel" of California's 280 state parks. Australian-born landscape artist Francis McComas described the point as the "greatest meeting of land and water in the world." 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. ()

Coordinates: 36°30'21"N, 121°57'18"W

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Point Lobos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, Lone Cypress, Tor House.

4.4 miN
Golf
Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach
112 min walk • Pebble Beach Golf Links is a public golf course on the west coast of the United States, located in Pebble Beach, California. Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful courses in the world, it hugs the rugged coastline and has wide open views of Carmel Bay, opening to the Pacific Ocean on the south side of the Monterey Peninsula.
3.2 miNE
Historic 18th-century church and museums
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, Carmel
82 min walk • Nestled in the quaint city of Carmel, California, Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, more commonly known as Carmel Mission, stands as a historical landmark steeped in rich heritage. Founded by Saint Junípero Serra in 1771, this mission is one of the most...
4.4 miN
Scenic walking areas, Tree
Lone Cypress, Pebble Beach
112 min walk • The Lone Cypress is a Monterey cypress tree located in Pebble Beach, California. Standing atop a granite headland overlooking Carmel Bay, the tree has become a Western icon and has been called one of the most photographed trees in North America.
2.8 miNE
Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Tor House, Carmel
73 min walk • Tor House and Hawk Tower are buildings in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States. They were the home of poet Robinson Jeffers and family from 1919 to 1999.
3.9 miNE
36°33'17"N • 121°55'12"W
Carmel Plaza, Carmel
99 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
3.7 miNE
Concerts and shows, Specialty museum, Museum
Sunset Center, Carmel
94 min walk • The Sunset Center is located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. It is a performing arts center which features concerts, comedy, theatre, and dance.
3.9 miNE
Museum, Art gallery
William A. Karges Fine Art, Carmel
99 min walk • William A. Karges Fine Art is an art gallery at Dolores St. and 6th Ave in Carmel, California, United States.
4 miNE
Museum
Carmel Art Association, Carmel
102 min walk • The Carmel Art Association is a Not-for-profit arts organization and gallery located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The CAA is Carmel's oldest gallery. It features the work of many local artists living on the Monterey Peninsula. Many of its members were early California artists. The CAA is a 501 organization.
3.6 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Golden Bough Playhouse, Carmel
92 min walk • The Golden Bough Playhouse is a historic two-story theatre in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California on Monte Verde St. between 8th and 9th Avenues.
4.7 miN
36°34'26"N • 121°57'14"W
Pebble Beach Equestrian Center, Pebble Beach
120 min walk • Beach, Horseback riding tours, Outdoor activities
3.9 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Forest Theater, Carmel
100 min walk • The Forest Theater is an historic amphitheater in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Founded in 1910, it is one of the oldest outdoor theaters west of the Rockies. Actor/director Herbert Heron is generally cited as the founder and driving force, and poet/novelist Mary Austin is often credited with suggesting the idea.