California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) hauled out on Sea Lion Rocks in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
Sea Lion Point.
Headland Cove.
Deer foraging at Sea Lion Point.
Whales are frequently spotted in the nutrient-rich waters off of Point Lobos.
Sea Lion Point and Sea Lion Rocks in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
Looking south toward Carmel Highlands.
Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) basking in the sun at Sea Lion Point.
Wildlife at the reserve is plentiful both in and out of the water. Blacktail deer foraging near Sea Lion Point.
Harbor seals sharing an intimate moment.
Sea Lion Rocks.
Visitors to the reserve explore the rocks close to the water to get better views of the wildlife.
Sand Hill Trail in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
The South Shore Trail follows the rocky shoreline that explores the many coves and beaches in Point Lobos.
The veiw from the South Shore Trail overlooks Yankee Point and Point Sur along the Big Sur coast.
Seabirds at Bird Island in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
Harbor seals enjoying the afternoon sun along the South Shore Trail in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
Bird Island in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
Sticky monkey flowers (Mimulus aurantiacus) in Point Lobos State Reserve.
Entrance station to the reserve.