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Sea Lion Point – Sand Hill Cove loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Sea Lion Point – Sand Hill Cove loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea

Hard

2.8

(10)

hikers

Sea Lion Point – Sand Hill Cove loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea

05:18

19.9km

220m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Bus stop

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9.14 km

Whaler's Cove

Highlight • Beach

Whaler's Cove is Point Lobos' most northern beach. Visit the cove for refreshing, breezy Pacific views and maybe even an encounter with a seal or sea lion!

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9.30 km

The Whaler's Cabin & Museum houses a building built in the 1850s that housed Japanese whalers and Chinese fishermen. It makes it easy to get back into the context of the time and imagine how these people lived.

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9.86 km

North Shore Trail, Point Lobos

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The perfect route to showcase the best of Point Lobos, the North Shore Trail is a two mile long trail not only offering just stunning ocean side views, but also unique opportunities to witness local birdlife.

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11.0 km

Allan Memorial Grove

Highlight • Forest

The Allan Memorial Grove in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is home to one of the last naturally growing stands of Monterey cypress—trees that once blanketed much of the Central Coast. The Cypress Grove Trail is a short, scenic loop (about 0.8 miles) that winds through this grove along dramatic coastal bluffs. You'll get sweeping ocean views, rugged cliffs, and a chance to spot seabirds, sea lions, or even whales offshore. It’s an easy, must-do trail for first-time visitors.

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11.6 km

Sea Lion Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

As part of Point Lobos, the Sea Lion Point & Cove offers an incredible experience. Among the diverse plant life and botanics, you'll likely be able to witness many sea lions and seals going about their day.

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11.9 km

Sand Hill Cove

Highlight • Beach

Part of Point Lobos, Sand Hill Cove features a stunning natural cove, with outstanding Pacific Ocean views and colorful rocks.

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18.9 km

Mission Trails Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Mission Trails Preserve is a generous sized nature preserve at 34 acres. With various habitats such as Monterey pine forest, wetland, and coastal prairie, the preserve is a unique spot to hike near the city of Monterey.

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19.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.84 km

5.36 km

4.27 km

3.31 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

9.21 km

5.27 km

2.83 km

1.27 km

870 m

437 m

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Sea Lion Point – Sand Hill Cove loop from Carmel-by-the-Sea

Whaler's Cove

Whaler's Cabin and Museum

North Shore Trail, Point Lobos

Allan Memorial Grove

Sea Lion Point

Sand Hill Cove

Mission Trails Preserve

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