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Wild Recovery San Jose, California

October 20, 2007 Point Lobos State Reserve

The Place

        Our first time back to this rocky coastline and coastal forest since 2004, Point Lobos is truly one of “the greatest meeting of land and sea in the world.”

Getting There

        DIRECTIONS:  From San Jose take Hwy 101 South for approx 45 miles to CA 156 West Monterey Peninsula exit. Take Hwy 156 West for 6.5 miles to CA Hwy 1 South. Take CA Hwy 1 South for 20 miles to Point Lobos. Park entrance on right 3 miles south of Carmel. Once inside, turn right to the Whaler’s Cove parking lot.

Drive time is 1 Hour 30 Minutes – Parking $8 – Dogs not allowed

Walking the Walk

        (Level 2 - Miles: 5 - Elevation ~200')  Our route includes a loop through the familiar Whaler’s Cove portion of the park and then for the first time a trip to the northern most tip of the park at Granite Point for the meeting.

Know Before You Go

        RECOMMENDED:  Weather conditions can change quickly. The meeting site is unprotected and may be windy. Dress warmly and in layers. 

Drive time is 1 Hour 30 Minutes – Parking $8 – Dogs not allowed