Point Sur State Historic Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentionedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(831) 625-4419
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Monterey County, about 20 miles south of Monterey, Point Sur State Historic Park covers about 101 acres.
The park supports historic sites, ranger programs, and wildlife watching.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Closed to public except by guided tour. | ||
Official wording
Closed to public except by guided tour.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle at most parks (vehicles of 9 people or less, walk/bike-in free); per person at State Historic Parks and museums; amounts vary by park and are listed on each park page.
Statewide fee rule from California's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
Space is limited for all tours due to the historic nature of the park- arrive 30 minutes early, especially during holiday or break seasons as tours fill up.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Are dogs allowed?
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursRanger and interpretive programsWildlife viewing and birding
Amenities
Facilities
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview The park, with an active US Coast Guard light station, sits 361 feet above the surf on a large volcanic rock. Today, the buildings are being restored as a turn of the century light station. Three hour walking tours of the facilities are available weekends or by arrangement. Park is located 15 miles south of Carmel on Highway One. Call for more information at 831-667-2315 Exhibits/Programs A strenuous, steep and unshaded walk leads to and from the lighthouse. With prior arrangement, visitors with disabilities who can transfer to a park sedan may arrange a ride to a drop-off point above the lighthouse where they may view some of the restored lighthouse station buildings. A narrow path and a steep run of stairs lead down to the lighthouse, which is not open to the public. Those who cannot make the stairs can get a good view from the landing above them. Roadway conditions and lack of vehicle staging and turning space exclude private vehicles. Pending projects may enhance accessibility to at least some of the structures Restroom. A portable restroom at the base of the hill is usable. Parking Limited dirt or gravel roadside parking is available. Call for more information.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Highway 1 Monterey Co MM 54.07
Big Sur, CA 93920 - Nearest town
- Monterey — about 20 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.3096, -121.8863
- Phone
- (831) 625-4419
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located 15 miles south of Carmel along Highway 1.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Point Sur from Highway 1.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Hest6960
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology