Carmel - Walking - Birdwatchers

Walking along one of the many coast hiking trails, wildlife watching from the empty shores beside Carmel CA is a scenic and relaxing outdoor activity. In the month of January, you might see a California Gray Whale as it migrates. In April or May, you can also watch them as they return with their new calves from the birthing and mating grounds down south.

Birdwatchers should bring their binoculars and be on the look out for one of the 250 animal and birds species that live in the area if the Point Lobos State Reserve, which is easily from Carmel. Just drive two miles south on Highway 1. It is open daily in the summer from 9am to 6:30 pm, and the entrance fee is $8 per vehicle, $4 for seniors and $1 trail maps, quite a reasonable price for prime wild life viewing in a beautiful coastal park.

You might want to spend a weekend relaxing by this tranquil, empty shoreline, and there is no lack of excellent Carmel accommodation. With quaint bed and breakfast, charming coastal inns, the fine choices of lodging in Carmel California rewards the visitor with comfort and beauty.