Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Coves, cypress groves and tide pools, with small beaches at Gibson Beach, China Cove and Weston Beach.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
$10 per car.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
W. of Hwy. One, 2.2 mi. S. of Rio Rd. intersection, Carmel.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
No entry after 6:30 p.m.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
No dogs, not even in parked cars.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Showers
No
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
Disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
No lifeguard service listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
No smoking, fires or alcohol.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.