Lovers Point Park

Such a beautiful and relaxing place to have a picnic or to just sit and watch the amazing view. This was our first stop after Carmel and before heading to the 17 mile drive. A friend told us to check this place out so since it was near our destination and we’re glad we made the stop. Nice clean beach area and they also have an area for volleyball, BBQs, or picnics. There is also a snack bad on site that has a variety of food, snacks, and drinks to choose from.

Love this park! I prefer to come here during the week, since its less busy. The grass, shade trees, and ocean view are plenty. There’s a couple of paths down to the beach and you can climb around the boulders at the point to get at the edge to overlook the water. There’s a public bathroom around the corner by the pool and volleyball court.

Beautiful views! Loved the water and rocks… Be careful, got wet a few times from the water hitting the rocks. Breath taking views!

It’s so pretty here! Lots of wild animals such as seals, ducks and sea gulls. Water is really blue and clear too. I loved listening to the sound of waves. Definitely one of my favourite places in the Monterey area. The view is prettier than the postcards.

Clean place with kids friendly beach. Not very big beach but enough for family fun. The only downside is that the restroom was far.

One of my favorite beaches in the area. I love how scenic and relaxing it is here. Tons of benches and spots to sit and soak up the gorgeous ocean view.
It’s a beautiful spot to take a morning walk, the sunlight here in the morning is AMAZING. I could cry. Every picture you take will be perfect.
I am so glad I know about this place, it is one of my go-​to spots when I’m in the Monterey area. I am planning to move here soon for school so it’s nice getting to know my way around and where all the cool spots are. Come relax here on your day off with a book and a picnic. :)

Sun, clear blue water, soft sand, quiet and peace is a great way to describe this place in my books.
Great place to picnic, leisurely bike rides or run/​walks along the path that leads to Cannery Row and Fisherman’s warf.
Highly recommend renting the bikes on Cannery Row that fit a family of four or more. It’s a good time and laugh!

This is a perfect place to be at the beach for a swim, to sunbathe, play volleyball or just simply hang out. On the day we visited the place, the weather was perfect!
We biked from the bike rental shop, which was about 1.5miles, to Lover’s Point Beach. It was a leisurely bike. We got the 8 seater bike, which made it more fun.
Lover’s point was our last stop.
The huge trees provided a cool refuge for people like myself, who’s afraid to get too much sun exposure. Watching all the events happening in that place was entertaining. There were 2 families on a Sunday picnic, another family that just came up from scuba diving, a good number of families by the shore wading or sunbathing.
This place has a good balance 9f nature and convenience. The view and scenic structure provided the perfect background foe our pictures. On the other hand, there was a café, restaurant, and public washroom for visitors.

NorCal, you have finally met my beach/​ocean needs. I thought only SoCal had beautiful beach scenery and I was extremely sad about this, but Monterey has proved me wrong.
I don’t know where to start. The water is clear, the waves are calming to listen to, the area that surrounds is clean. There’s seagulls (usually not a good thing), but there’s just enough that it adds to the scenery without destroying your peace. Not too many, not too few, but just the right amount. It’s the same with the people too. Not too crowded, not too empty, the number is on point.
Walking around the park and through the rocks just makes you appreciate nature.

This location is perfect for a romantic or family beach picnic with remarkable views of this beautiful bay and homes surrounding it. There are two options for picnic: the higher elevation offers the green grass area with plenty of shade from sprawling branches of gigantic trees and then there is a slight walk down the steep stairs you have the option of the sandy beach area with a slight shade from the stone wall. I prefer the green grass area, since it has plenty of shade, and the the grass is clean and properly maintained, and plus sand won’t be getting into my shoes and to top things off this location offers a spectacular view of the ocean clashing into the rocks and sands and the whimsical luxurious homes surrounding it. It really feels like heaven and someplace I want to be forever because its so beautiful.
I do also love to take a walk around the area, they have a very well maintained walking path that runs for miles. Perfect to walk the dog and kids, because everything here is so unique. getting a parking here is also easy, there is a 2 hour free parking nearby, so you don’t have to pay for parking unless of course posted. Parking was like only a few steps away from my picnic location.
My picnic experience has been positive, I came on a Thursday to avoid the crowd, and as perfectly as I planned the park was not crowded. There were people around, but they weren’t rowdy and mostly were locals or tourist walking around, I found a perfect shady place to sit, set my picnic cloth down, with my basket of food, and it was a splendor to eat in such a breaking view. Its definitely a priceless moment and very romantic if you have a date.
There are trash cans here, which makes it easy to dispose things after a picnic. Also the park is clean and safe, therefore there isn’t any thereat.
I actually walked down to the beach at noon and sort of explored the area, its marvelous and remarkable what you can find near the stone area, so many sea life such as crabs, mollusks and even small dish swimming in these rock puddles. Its very safe and entirely exciting for kids. Overall this location is perfect for picnics and romantic walks even.