Brews By The Bay – Tickets On Sale Now!
Cheers to beer lovers far and wide! The inaugural Brews By The Bay is set to quench your thirst for craft beer and community spirit. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 12, 2024, and join us for a beer-lover's paradise on the Custom House Plaza in Monterey.
Moonlight Walk Raffle
This is your chance to make a real difference! Every ticket you buy not only brings you closer to amazing prizes but also directly funds important programs and projects at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Download Raffle Form Descriptions and Exclusions
2024 PLF Annual Moonlight Walk
Watch the sun dip into the Pacific Ocean, listen to the barking Sea Lions, and explore the trails by the light of the moon. Guests will be treated to music by Andrea's Fault and have full access to the Reserve's trails during this after-hours event, exclusive to members of the Point Lobos Foundation.
Point Lobos Summer Adventures: (13-15 yr old) July 22-26 Session 3
The Point Lobos Summer Adventures program is an outdoor day camp for kids and teenagers. There are three sessions. Two, 2-week, M-F camps for ages 8-12 and one, 1-week, M-F camp for ages 13-15. Register Here Session 1: June 17-28 Session (8-12 yr old) Session 2: July 8-19 Session (8-12 yr old) Session 3:July 22-26 Session (13-15 yr old) The goal of the programs is to expose the next generation to the joys of exploring and recreating in our parks. The program is based at Point Lobos but includes visits to numerous local parks and outdoor recreational experiences. Meet new [...]
WORLD OCEAN WEEK
Let’s Go Scuba Diving for World Ocean Day! – 06/07/2024 09:00 AM Join the State Parks Dive Team as we explore unique underwater habitats and meet some of the interesting animal species that live in them! Students will learn about actions they can take today to help protect their ocean on World Ocean Day and beyond! TEACHER RESOURCES: For World Ocean Day activities and lesson plans, visit https://worldoceanday.org/resource-type/materials-for-kids Visit our website https://ports.parks.ca.gov to learn more about California State Parks’ PORTScast Programs. Follow us on social media @PORTSprogram to become an official #PORTSfan! Pre-registration is required: https://ports-ca.zoom.us/s/95139573773 For Teachers: You are welcome to share [...]
Happy Birthday PLF
On February 7, 1979, articles of incorporation were filed to the Point Lobos Natural History Association, which is now known as the Point Lobos Foundation. The history of the organization dates back to 1978 as a result of shortfalls from state funding. The Department of Parks and Recreation encouraged the creation of Nonprofit Cooperating Associations that could accept money to fund important needs at individual parks. The PLNHA was made up of mostly park Rangers and their spouses with a few non-rangers and formed to support Point Lobos. Money was raised through book sales to develop interpretive materials, trail guides, [...]
2023 Monterey County Gives!
November 9, 2023 – December 31, 2023 Monterey County Gives! is an annual end-of-year giving campaign to encourage support for local non-profits. It is an initiative of the Monterey County Weekly, in partnership with the Community Foundation for Monterey County and the Monterey Peninsula Foundation. With support from key community partners, a pro-rata match is made on the first $75,000 raised by each organization. Support Point Lobos Consistently high levels of visitation at Point Lobos requires continual maintenance efforts to ensure the safety of visitors and to protect against environmental damage that can result from trail degradation. With your gift the [...]
An Evening at California’s First Theatre!
November 2, 2023 | 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm Be among the first to experience the renovated space. Enjoy an evening touring the theatre and grounds, live entertainment, and refreshments. Tickets are limited. Get yours today! Monterey State Historic Park Association and California State Parks are working together to restore California's First Theatre as a resource to the community that will enable performances, education, interpretation, and special events that meet our shared vision to preserve and sustain Monterey’s distinctive history. The historical landmark building was built about 1844 as a sailor's lodging house by Jack Swan. In 1848 it was commandeered [...]
Point Lobos Vistor Access Survey
California State Parks needs your help! Take the visitor access survey before October 31st and receive 10% off the Point Lobos Foundation online store with promotional code.
90th Anniversary
Purchase a commemorative t-shirt in celebration of the 90th year anniversary of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve's inclusion in the California State Parks system!! Your purchase supports the Point Lobos Foundation.
