Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Partington Cove which includes forests, hiking or walking and general coastal views
McWay Falls featuring rocky coastline, a beach and a bay or harbor
Partington Cove which includes rugged coastline and general coastal views
McWay Falls which includes general coastal views, a sandy beach and rugged coastline
Partington Cove featuring mountains and rocky coastline

Reviews of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

4.7
Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Wear or bring layers of clothing.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful, short walk to the waterfall overlook. Go early - even on a Monday morning the parking filled up fast. Ewoldsen Trail from parking lot was closed due to fire damage. Be sure to pay for your parking! Ranger was patrolling and noting license plates!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

It was closed because of the rains.

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McWay Falls featuring a sandy beach and a waterfall

McWay Falls

Walk to this pretty waterfall, stand at viewpoints with superb coastal views and spot varied wildlife in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

McWay Falls
About a mile north of McWay Falls. There's nothing quite like twisting along the cliffs of Big Sur as the fog rolls over Hwy 1 a thousand feet above the crashing waves. A truly majestic place.

McWay Cove

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at McWay Cove during your travels in Big Sur. Amble around this romantic area's seaside, or seek out the hiking trails.

McWay Cove
Partington Cove featuring mountains and rocky coastline

Partington Cove

Follow a winding trail through a scenic canyon to a remote bay, which served as a loading harbor for tanbark in the late 1800s.

Partington Cove
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park which includes mountains, general coastal views and landscape views

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Hike, camp or picnic among the redwood trees, waterfalls and dramatic coastal cliffs that have inspired artists, poets and writers for the past century.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Pfeiffer Beach

Pfeiffer Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Pfeiffer Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Big Sur. Amble around this romantic area's seaside, or seek out the hiking trails.

Pfeiffer Beach
On our last day in Big Sur and in Cali, we wanted to *hit the beach*. This was one of the closer ones to our campsite and was well worth the little hike! It was covered in cool driftwood sculptures and this amazing view. #LifeAtExpedia

Andrew Molera State Park

You can take time to visit Andrew Molera State Park during your travels to Big Sur. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the hiking trails.

Andrew Molera State Park

Best Lodging Options Near Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort

4.5 out of 5
48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA
Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort
Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn

5 out of 5
47900 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Post Ranch Inn
Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge

3 out of 5
47225 Highway One, Big Sur, CA
Big Sur Lodge
Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge

2.5 out of 5
62400 California 1, Big Sur, CA
Lucia Lodge
Bernardus Lodge & Spa

Bernardus Lodge & Spa

4.5 out of 5
415 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
One Old Ranch Road, Carmel, CA
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
The Quail

The Quail

4 out of 5
8205 VALLEY GREENS DRIVE, Carmel, CA
The Quail
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
Carmel Mission Inn
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