The Best Hiking in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel Beach is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Mission Trails Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Known as "Ribera Beach" by locals, this stretch of land nestled between Carmel River State Beach and Monastery Beach is not to be missed! The trails are easy to get to and can be accessed by 4 locations. The first entrance is on Highway 1 at the Bay School (between Ribera Road and Monastery Beach...

This magnificent trail was recently converted into part of the Monterey Regional Parks System. Walk through pastures of cows, through coast oaks, up a steep incline with vast views of Carmel Valley, Carmel and the Pacific Ocean up to the top where a picnic table awaits you at Inspiration Point. T...

Carmel Meadows Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Point Lobos is one of the hidden gems of the California coast. Located just off of Route 1 right after Monterey, Point Lobos is a state park on the coast. The cost to explore inside is ten dollars, but so worth it. As you explore, be sure to hike around Whalers Cove, which is incredible at sunse...

SFB Morse Botanical Reserve is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Pebble Beach, California.

Lower Ridge, Rhus, and Coffeeberry Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Jack's Peak and Skyline Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Monterey, California.

Jacks Peak to Rhus Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Iris Trail and Rhus Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Monterey, California.

Pine Trail to Coffeeberry Trail to Rhus Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Monterey, California.

Jack's Peak, Coffeeberry, Lower Ridge and Pine Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Point Lobos contains headlands, coves and rolling meadows, and its offshore area forms one of the richest underwater habitats in the world, popular with divers. Wildlife includes seals, sea lions, sea otters, migrating gray whales (from December to May), and thousands of seabirds, who also make t...

South Plateau Trail to Bird Island is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Lace Lichen, North Shore, and Cannery Point Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.