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Portola Hotel, Monterey: Certified Dog-Friendly Rank & Review
Nearby Dog Friendly Trails
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Point Lobos Loop Trail takes you on a coastal adventure along the gorgeous Pacific Ocean just miles south of Carmel-by-the-Sea and a quick drive from San Francisco or Big Sur. Visitors will encounter a variety of environments, flora, and fauna from lush Monterey pine and Cypress groves to coastal shrub-covered coastline with ocean views to tide pools along the rocky beaches. Expect to see sea lions, shorebirds, and all sorts of ocean wildlife. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve has a network...
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This is a nice short little trail through the woods to the Bird Island Lookout, making for a great mix of both mountain and beach terrain. Make sure to take a left for a detour down to Gibson Beach, which is a bit hidden and not crowded! The entire route has amazing views, a lots of wildlife including a variety of bird species, deer and otters.
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Activities
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A nice loop through the cypress trees to many great views of coves below. This short loop is a favorite among park visitors because it offers great views and a close look at the area's famous Cypress trees, which naturally grow in only one other place in the world: Carmel Bay. The hike is relatively flat with views of headland cove, pinnacle cove, and cypress cove with two very short trails to get closer to the views. On a clear day you can see sea lions on sea lion rock and even the other...