: 📍 POINT LOBOS STATE PARK, CALIFORNIA If there’s only one state park you visit in California… let it be this one! 🌊 This place, just 2 hours drive away from the Bay Area gives national parks a serious run for their money—with turquoise coves, wild sea lions, ancient cypress trees, and trails that hug the Pacific. Details you need to know before visiting: 🕐 Hours: 8AM–5PM (last entry 4:30PM) 💰 Entry Fee: $10 per car (arrive early—parking fills fast!) 🚗 Parking Tip: Only ~150 spots. Try to come before 9:30AM or after 3PM. 🐾 Wildlife: Spot sea otters, seals, sea lions & even migrating whales 🐋 🥾 Top Trails: — Cypress Grove Trail 🌲 — Sea Lion Point Trail 🦦 — Bird Island Trail 🐦 — Weston Beach Tide Pools 🐚 🚫 No dogs, drones, or food sold inside—bring snacks & water! 🌤 Best Time to Visit: Spring & early summer for wildflowers + clear skies 🎒 Pro Tip: Dress in layers & bring binoculars Tag someone you’d hike this with & Save this for your California road trip list! #PointLobos #CaliforniaStateParks #HiddenGemsCalifornia #CarmelByTheSea #PacificCoastHighway #CaliforniaRoadTrip #WestCoastWonders #NatureLovers #BucketListCalifornia #SeaOtters #CoastalHikes #HikingCalifornia #PointLobosStateReserve