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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

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This whole park is fantastic. Accessible hiking with an incredibly high payoff. There’s one area near a boat launch that has really cool tidepools 😎

would travel there again

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Clara1mo ago

China Cove is magical. Get there as early as you can to see it in the best light!

RHL1mo ago

This is everything you think a northern-ish CA hike is going to be. Gorgeous, turquoise water, lush green trees and rocky paths. We saw baby seals coming out of the water here in April one year and it was heartbreakingly amazing.

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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

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Anna Griffin

Anna Griffin

“One of my favorite hikes off the PCH. It’s popular for a reason so I’d rec going early and stopping at Stationaery in Carmel-by-the-sea for lunch afterward.”

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Clara

Clara

“China Cove is magical. Get there as early as you can to see it in the best light!”

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RHL

RHL

“This is everything you think a northern-ish CA hike is going to be. Gorgeous, turquoise water, lush green trees and rocky paths. We saw baby seals coming out of the water here in April one year and it was heartbreakingly amazing.”

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