Point Lobos State Park accommodates visitors regardless of their speed of preference. More than 250 animal and bird species and more than 350 plant species have been spotted here. In addition to hiking and jogging, visitors come here to take nature photography, to enjoy an outdoor picnic in a beautiful setting, to scuba dive, paint, or merely watch the natural world go by. Nature lovers will find rare plant species at the park, in addition to endangered archeological sites, unusual geological formations, and wide variety of flora and fauna, both of the land and sea varieties. The weather in Carmel, while friendly by anyone's definition, tends to be somewhat foggy from July to September.
Summers are dry, and winters often bring rain.
For the most part, however, clear and sunny days are the norm in Carmel. Evenings are cool and invite residents and visitors to open their windows for the ocean breeze that awaits them. Those who can't afford to dream quite that big can find apartment and condominium rentals in Carmel, as well. Carmel will accommodate you. The town boasts many gated estates and ranches with substantial acreage, too.