Point Lobos State Preserve photos by David & Monique Wood
First, a group photo taken by Dennis Ratay

Now, onto the scenery

Our hiking at Point Lobos was particularly spectacular due to the very high surf that day. This view is
across Monterey Bay to Carmel and Pebble Beach.

A view toward the farthest point of Point Lobos

More churning surf

Wave crashing near Seal Rock

This one sprayed the spectators

More crashing waves

Our organizer/leader points out a target for Kathy

Monique observes the spectacular scenery

Our group was more organized than it appears
Flora and fauna

Yellow lupins

Wild iris

Pine tree covered with red lichen

The poison oak along the trail was extremely lush

Poppies

The Point Lobos squirrels are very friendly

I am not sure - maybe a sea lion, maybe an immature elephant seal

Omnipresent seagull