Point Lobos on the Monterey Peninsula

[beaucamera]

If you've never visited Point Lobos State Reserve (just south of Carmel, California), it's a real treat. It's a great day trip from the SF Bay area, about 130 miles south of San Francisco on the Monterey Peninsula . There are lots of different environments: meadows, forests, rocky cliffs and beaches, which are just enough off the beaten path to provide both serenity and adventure. Sea lions bark and bask offshore, ground squirrels romp about on the rock at Whaler's Cove (an underwater reserve), birds and bunnies hop here and there. Don't forget to take a picnic lunch with you. Once you get there you'll want to spend a whole day.

I went there last Friday to celebrate my Birthday and had a wonderful time. I took lots of pictures and met John Palmer, a photographer with the California Department of Parks and Recreation. He was on photo assignment shooting rip tides.

Here are a couple of panos from Whaler's Cove:
This one show the view to the north towards Carmel from the buff overlooking Whaler's Cove.
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The calm waters and kelp beds of Whaler's cove underwater reserve.
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Foggy view over the coastal chaparral south towards Big Sur.
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The rest of my gallery can be seen here, but please be patient while the images load. Once they do you can mouse over the thumbnails and see a larger pic.

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I hope you'll enjoy some of the joys of Point Lobos with me.
:) :) :)

Virginia
aka beaucamera

[Bobby]

Wonderful photos Virginia all the better for me as I have been to Point Lobos several times. A truly wondrous place.

[Kevin]

Not only beautiful pictures but a fantastic write-up as well. THanks, Virginia, for taking the time to post this. :D

[Mao]

Ooooh Virginia. You're making me homesick. Wish I was back there.

Beautiful, fabulous shots of Whaler's Cove.

[David Cramer]

It's a beautiful place and you've captured it well. And happy belated birthday!!!:cheer: :cheer:

[beaucamera]

Wonderful photos Virginia all the better for me as I have been to Point Lobos several times. A truly wondrous place.

Bobby, I hope I brought back fond memories for you.
Point Lobos is a truly a special place.

Virginia
aka beaucamera

[beaucamera]

Not only beautiful pictures but a fantastic write-up as well. THanks, Virginia, for taking the time to post this. :D

Thanks, Kevin.
Nothing like a little PJ now and then.

Virginia
aka beaucamera

[beaucamera]

Ooooh Virginia. You're making me homesick. Wish I was back there.

Beautiful, fabulous shots of Whaler's Cove.

Thanks, Mao, I thought you were coming back soon.
Did you decide on an itinerary yet?

Virginia
aka beaucamera

[beaucamera]

happy belated birthday!!!:cheer: :cheer:
Thanks, David....now I'm on to the next!
:arghh: :huh: :arghh:

Virginia
aka beaucamera