Garrapata State Park

Garrapata State Park. June 10, 2007

Garrapta State Park The park has two miles of beach front, with coastal hiking and a 50-foot climb to a beautiful view of the Pacific. The park offers diverse coastal vegetation with trails running from ocean beaches into dense redwood groves. The park also features outstanding coastal headlands at Soberanes Point. Sea lions, harbor seals and sea otters frequent the coastal waters and California gray whales pass close by during their yearly migration.

Location-Directions
The park is located on Highway 1, 6.7 miles south of Rio Road in Carmel (18 miles north of Big Sur).

Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing
The weather can be changeable. Layered clothing is advised.

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Photos:Garrapata State Park. June 10, 2007

Garrapata State Park. June 10, 2007

Garrapata State Park. June 10, 2007

Garrapata State Park. June 10, 2007

Garrapata State Park. June 10, 2007

Garrapata State Park. June 10, 2007

Garrapata State Park. June 10, 2007

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