Palo Corona Regional Park

Monterey County, California · Regional Park

A 4,500-acre regional park near Carmel-by-the-Sea managed by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District. Features diverse habitats from the Carmel River to 3,000-foot forested peaks, with 500+ plant species, rare amphibians, and sweeping coastal views.

Visiting

Fees — General Admission: $0, Vehicle Parking: $0, West Gate (Hwy 1): $0, East Gate: $0.

Parking: The Hwy 1 West Gate entrance offers limited shoulder parking capped at 13 vehicles/day; the South Bank Trail / East Gate lot (Santa Lucia Conservancy) is capped at 8 vehicles/day. The main Rancho Cañada entrance has an ample lot with no vehicle cap noted.. Dogs allowed on leash.

Coordinates: 36.5408, -121.8889. Official website.

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