State park in California

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve Travel Guide

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 53°F now🕔 4:56 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August, September and October

Active alerts for Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

⚠️Dense Fog Advisory · Moderate
Dense Fog Advisory issued October 3 at 2:02AM PDT until October 3 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
⚠️Wed, Oct 7: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Summary

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a state park in California. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is known for cypress headlands and sea otters.

Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve with mainly clear. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 53°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is June, July, August, September and October. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. October is the warmest month with average highs near 68°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 48°F.

The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 80 mi away. Nearby highlights include Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Pinnacles National Park, Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 76°F is 7.2°F above the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve today at 9.9/10. Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 36°30′54″N 121°56′24″W (36.515, -121.94)

Weather in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve right now

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53°F
Mainly clear · feels like 52°F
Humidity86%
Wind2 mph NW
Gusts3 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover21%
Pressure1007 hPa
VisibilityVery poor · 0 mi
Air quality39 · Good
Sunrise7:04 AM
Sunset6:47 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 54%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:56 AM, Oct 3 local time.

⚠️Wed, Oct 7: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

🌥️ 76° / 53°

Fog · 1% rain · wind 8 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

🌥️ 73° / 55°

Fog · 2% rain · wind 12 mph

Quick facts about Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

TypeState park
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates36°30′54″N 121°56′24″W (36.515, -121.94)
Established1933
Known forcypress headlands and sea otters
Local time4:56 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August, September and October
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.

Best time to visit Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Go in June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★★☆
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★★
November★★★★☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
San Francisco International AirportSFO80 miSan Francisco
Los Angeles International AirportLAX267 miLos Angeles

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Point Lobos State Natural Reserve?

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a state park in California. Its coordinates are 36.515, -121.94. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve right now?

It is currently 53°F (12°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 86% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Point Lobos State Natural Reserve?

June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Point Lobos State Natural Reserve in?

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 4:56 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 80 mi away and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 267 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve?

Popular options include Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Pinnacles National Park, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Half Dome and Yosemite National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 3, 2026 at 4:56 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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