Calla Lily Valley
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Details
Distance
0.31 miles
Elevation Gain
46 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
Added by Courtney Clemmons
Head out on a leisurely walk to the beautiful Calla Lily Valley located near Big Sur, California. Enjoy beautiful views of the beach and a bluff lined with succulents and wildflowers.
Parking for Calla Lily Valley is available along the dirt pullout at Gate 19 for Garrapata State Park, near mile-marker 63. Signs are small and difficult to see. Follow the path between the guide wires and take the right fork, heading north to the bluff overlooking the beach. Continue north and follow the trail down the stairs to Doud Creek, where the Calla Lilies bloom in the valley in late winter and spring. Follow the trail through the valley out to Garrapata Beach.
Note: Per NPS.gov, dogs are permitted with a leash on the beach at Gate 19 (on the south end of the park) and trails leading to it. Dogs are not allowed in all other areas.
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Calla Lily Valley Reviews
An easy to find hidden gem of incredible wildflowers. This place is almost too good to be true and is certainly better than I'd imagined.
5.0
Beautiful valley filled with flowers and then the ocean is right there! Worth the easy stroll down to explore and soak in the views!
4.0
As some previous posts mentioned there are no signs indicating the location of the valley. I used Google maps to guide me to a parking location and I then walked the trail down to the valley. It's really beautiful, despite me going after the spring blooming season. There is a small stream that runs through the valley, nothing too treacherous but just be aware as you traverse the rocks. You can then take the path to either the top of the hill where it is covered in beautiful wild flowers and overlooking the beach. The other option is to walk through the valley where it opens up to the beach. It's really a site.
4.0
Amazing views and easy to access! The wild flowers on the hillside take your breath away
5.0
This valley is really amazing no matter when you go, but to get the best flowers definitely stop and head down to see them between early February through early March!
5.0
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