Two days In and Around Big Sur
On the 11th day of our California adventure we left Yosemite and drove across the state to Monterey. It was a 3 hour drive. Once we got to Monterey we first grabbed some sandwiches' from Ike's before heading to Point Lobos State Park. There is an entrance fee to enter the park via car but free if you just walk in. In the parking lot one of the park workers had a informative booth set up about the animals in the park and those that can be spotted in the waters. She also warned us about poison ivy. We walked the Cypress Grove Trail, Bird Island Trail, Sea Lion Point and stopped outside the Whale Cabin Museum (which was closed) The boys got a sheet from the nice lady about the plants and wildlife in the area. Above is one of the many harbor seals we spotted. That is bird island and it was covered with cormorants. We decided to call it an early day and check in to our hotel. We were staying at Monterey Hotel and Spa. We freshened up and rested for a bit before heading out for di