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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

California · CA

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A rocky headland on the Monterey coast for sightseeing, photography, nature study, picnicking and diving. It has rare plants, rock formations and a rich sea life offshore.

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Point Lobos and the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a state park in Central California, on the Pacific coast between the Carmel highlands and Big Sur. Adjoining Point Lobos is "one of the richest marine habitats in California", which is safeguarded by two marine protected areas: Point Lobos State Marine Conservation Area and the Point Lobos State Marine Reserve. The sea near Point Lobos is considered one of the best locations for scuba diving on the Monterey Peninsula and along the California coast.

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