Lovers Point – Julia Platt SMR

Shoreline Boundary Landmarks:

Extends from the western edge of the Monterey Bay Aquarium to Lover’s Point (includes Hopkins Marine Station)

GPS Boundary:

This area is bounded by the mean high tide line and straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed:

36° 37.10′ N. lat. 121° 54.09′ W. long.;
36° 37.25′ N. lat. 121° 53.78′ W. long.;
36° 37.38′ N. lat. 121° 53.85′ W. long.;
36° 37.60′ N. lat. 121° 54.75′ W. long.; and
36° 37.60′ N. lat. 121° 54.91′ W. long.

Permitted/Prohibited Uses:

  • Recreational Fishing:
    • Allowed Species: None
    • Prohibited Species: All
  • Commercial Fishing:
    • Allowed Species: None
    • Prohibited Species: All

Additional Resources:

Effective as of: September 21, 2007

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