Travel Guide to Shepherd's Knoll

Getting There

• Walking

  Start at the Carmel Plaza located at Ocean Ave and Mission St. Exit the plaza and head south on Mission St toward 7th Ave. Continue walking straight until you reach the intersection with 7th Ave. Turn right on 7th Ave and walk until you reach the intersection with San Carlos St. Turn left onto San Carlos St. Continue walking until you reach the end of San Carlos St, where you'll find a pathway leading to Scenic Rd. Follow Scenic Rd along the coastline, enjoying the views. Shepherd's Knoll is located in the nearby area of Monterey, so follow Scenic Rd until you reach the intersection with Holman Hwy. From there, you can navigate towards the approximate coordinates of Shepherd's Knoll (36.5811701, -121.91542299999999) by using local maps.

• Biking

  Begin your bike ride at the Carmel River State Beach. Ride south along the coastline on Scenic Rd. Enjoy the beautiful views of the ocean as you pedal. Continue on Scenic Rd until you reach the junction with Holman Hwy. From there, you can use a cycling map to navigate towards Shepherd's Knoll located at approximately 36.5811701, -121.91542299999999. This route provides a scenic journey with plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the breathtaking coastal views.

• Public Transportation

  While there are limited public transportation options directly to Shepherd's Knoll, you can take the Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) bus from Carmel-by-the-Sea. Board the MST bus route 1 at the nearest bus stop on Ocean Ave. After approximately 15 minutes, disembark at the stop closest to Holman Hwy. From there, it's a short walk to Shepherd's Knoll. Use a mobile map application to find the best walking route from the bus stop to Shepherd's Knoll (36.5811701, -121.91542299999999).