Devendorf Park should get 5 stars for the proximity to Carmel by the Sea, shops and restaurants…read more It's aesthetically pleasing landscaped garden setting and lawn area. Park benches under tree shade, walking paths and koi pond. Public restroom as well is located on-site. I only gave it 4 stars because I wish it was larger in overall area and allowed dogs to visit as well. It is a beautiful space regardless.

This was a petite park in the downtown Carmel area, and it was pretty lovely. I'm glad that they…read morehave restrooms there, and they were pretty clean. We walked our doggie there after brunch.

Really enjoyable nature trail tucked right across from the Mission and unassumingly in…read moreneighborhood! Parking got full fast on a Saturday morning with lots of joggers and dog walkers enjoying the trail. Trail was well maintained with portions on dirt or tan bark or pavement. We meandered around the park, checking out the botanical gardens and mansion at the peak as well as scoring some views of the ocean. Many wildflowers were in bloom in mid-July, from lillies to monk's cress dotting the landscape. A variety of sunny and shaded trail but pleasant ocean breezes also made for a great experience. Overall not the biggest park but such an accessible bit of nature that truly makes you forget you're in the middle of town. Well worth a pleasant visit!

First timer Nice hike…read moreCame late but still nice walk Went the back way so no parking Parked at the streets

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Absolutely beautiful park! If you love hiking and walking, I recommend spending a full day here…read morebecause you can explore the entire park on foot If you're short on time, drive to the end and walk to the last viewpoint -- the view is absolutely stunning

One of our favorite places in the world and a place I'm certainly glad is in our proverbial…read more"backyard." Ok, so it's like 3-4 hours away, but wow, really pretty here. The natural landscape is just phenomenal. God's fingerprints all over this place. Pros: - not a bad drive down here from the touristy parts of Monterey and Seaside where we usually reside for the weekend - a bit windy, but a truly lovely and incredibly scenic twisty, turn-y road that keeps me on my toes - once you're here it's just breathtaking. - trail walk/stroll is pretty easy, nothing real rigorous as long as you're still in decent health. - more challenging "hikes" available for those who are looking for more, I've not stepped up to that (huffing and puffing doesn't sound fun), so I'm not sure where those trails are, but easy to find online. - so much fauna and flora to look at. - the coast here is just so rugged and ridiculously jawpdropping. - kids love this place too. There's a ranger station/little nature stop/house of sorts, not quite a "museum", but it's got the history, the nature, the strange facts you'd not otherwise know about unless you stopped by. - very kind and dedicated volunteers that will tell you all you want to know about Point Lobos - the nature, the creatures of sky, sea, and land, the past, present and future, whatever you want. - Plus they often have binoculars they will let you use to look out at the coast for seals and sealions and otters and more galore, oh my! Cons: - parking is the suck here. It's not too expensive to get in, but most people seem to park along the main road/highway that leads to Point Lobos which is kind of dangerous and a good trek to get to the State Reserve, so you've got your exercise before you even start exploring. That could be a plus? All in all, a magnificent and marvelous natural state reserve, well preserved, more than maintained, must see to appreciate.

This is our third visit to the Big Sur area this year. This is the first park three miles past…read moreCarmel. Since we were staying nearby, I wanted to hike here. There is limited parking inside, but there's plenty of parking off Hwy. 1 on a first come, first serve basis. We decided to take the Lace Lichen trail and then take the North Shore trail where we passed the Whaler's Museum (closed) before heading back to our car. Both hikes are fairly easy, lots of picturesque views of the oceans and Big Sur coastline. Out of the parks I have visited in the area, this is probably my favorite. However, all the parks in Big Sur have been my favorite that I'm willing to skip a visit to Carmel By The Sea to go play in a park! We went on a Monday, so there were fewer crowds and everyone has their own personal space. I will definitely go back!

Best place to go for a walk and spend some time with the family. Would go back anytimeread more

My son literally said "this sand feels expensive" hahaha. Seriously though, the sand is so fine…read moreand soft. White smooth sand. A bit of a hill to climb back up from the beach, but the views are gorgeous. Nice walk from the shops and restaurant area. Very lucky for those that live around. Definitely detected auras of either a rich local, rich tourist speaking foreign language but can afford to go on international trips, or out of town visitor like me who can't afford to live there or anywhere near 'by the sea'

Briefly stopped by the beach after having lunch in downtown Carmel. Now clearly understanding why…read morethe beach is loved so much. Carmel Beach is recognized as having the 'whitest' sand in the United States, and number 14 globally. This color comes from quartz deposits eroded by the waves. There is a parking lot at the north end of the beach on Ocean Avenue (maybe 30 spots or so), that is usually filled, meaning people are constantly idling in the parking lot, waiting for a spot. The parking lot is elevated from the beach, requiring carefully going down a sand bank. My wife and her mom decided to admire the view by sitting on a retaining wall at the top of the bern, while I happily went down to the shoreline to admire the views. The sand here is more golden than white. The road that runs parallel to the beach and boardwalk in Carmel is Scenic Road and we took it as we headed back to our cottage. There was street unmetered parking spots available and I noticed how much brighter/whiter the sand was in this area (a lot less crowded as well). Thinking back, wish we had stopped so I could have admired this part of the beach a bit more.

Haven't been here in over a year since moving away. It was fantastic to see the regrow th from all…read morethe rain in CA this past year. And the pond at the top of the trail looks like it did from years ago when I first hiked here. They had done some major work around the pond and sort of landscaping. The view at the top is a still gorgeous! Views of Carmel Valley sand the white sand beach. A new building with restrooms is at the front too. Nice change from all the port a potties. Enjoy nature and get out there. Cheers and happy yelping.

So beautiful, full of a variety of wildlife and sweeping views of the ocean and surrounding…read morelandscape. Highly recommend.

A short hike that is about 2 miles round trip along the coast line. I call it a "hike" but it's…read moremore like a walk. Flat and on a dedicated path that is very easy. You also walk by some ocean front houses. The views were spectacular and it was very sparse as far as other "hikers" on a January weekday. There is a spot at the end of the trail where the Carmel River meets the Ocean.

Beautiful beach, bathroom on site and parking. Very clean sand. I totally recommend this place for…read moreeveryone!

Very quiet and beautiful park for gatherings. Bathrooms are clean. I was there for a wedding and…read moreamphitheater is directly across from bathroom (not great for pictures of the ceremony). Covered area is spacious for eating.

Attended my niece's wedding here in May! Perfect environment! Reception under the pavilion was…read moreperfect. It actually was a little hot! Everything was clean!

We went to the Beach Club for lunch. Naturally views were epic. The meals uninspired. No one came…read moreaway talking about their lunch. The service was really lacking. Slow to start, then many items ordered were forgotten so half the table waiting for others to be served. When meals finally all served, no soup spoon so the person with the soup had to wait. Soup was cold by the time spoon arrived. The side of bread ordered with soup further left behind and did not arrive with the late spoon. When it did come- cold and no butter. One inattentive problem after another. It wasn't crowded. If I had been the manager, I would have noticed the series of issues and apologized. No one paying attention which is why this fell apart at so many levels. Maybe when you have a nice view- and a world class name-you figure place sells itself; quality and service less important.

We almost missed this gem when we stayed at PB this past Christmas. It was a total treat…read more We ordered the dishes in the pictures. Everything was delicious!! I highly recommend: + Papaya Chicken Salad + Stir Fry + Gin Fizz The others were still delicious but less unique in my opinion. My brother loved his lobster roll.