9/2/2023 0 Comments Big sur scenery![]() ![]() Located along Highway One a few miles south of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Point Lobos State Reserve is one of the most scenic state parks in all of California.Īmong the top sights in Point Lobos is China Cove, a gorgeous sheltered cove with jade-green waters and a sandy beach.īeautiful China Cove is a star attraction in Point Lobos! View Jade-Green China Cove in Point Lobos Pfeiffer Beach, Big Sur: The Complete GUIDE Parking is limited, and you will be turned away if the lot is full, so arrive early for the best chance of a spot. There is a parking fee for Pfeiffer Beach. After rain, the road may be impassable on account of flooding. RVs and trailers are not permitted on this road. Be prepared for a windy 2-mile ride down to the parking lot. Sycamore Canyon Road is one lane (with turnouts to allow for passing). The road is not signposted, so note its location (second right turn after Big Sur Station heading south) and keep a sharp eye out for a yellow sign saying “Narrow Road.” If you are driving south, it is a hard right turn. To get to Pfeiffer Beach, take Sycamore Canyon Road off Highway One. During the few weeks of the year (in winter) when sunlight streams through the hole in Keyhole Rock just right, you will see tons of photographers here, hoping to get that perfect photo. Photographers love Pfeiffer Beach, especially at sunset. The purple sand beach in Big Sur at sunset PC: Joshua ![]() The turquoise cove and greenery-clad cliffs make a stunning frame for the waterfall. The 80-foot cascade, created by McWay Creek, tumbles down the cliff onto a sandy beach below. In the south, discover the picturesque Central California coastal towns: Cambria, Morro Bay, or San Luis Obispo.Įxcited? Let’s get started on discovering the most exciting things to do in Big Sur, California!Īnd if you are planning a Big Sur road trip, also check out our detailed 2-day Big Sur road itinerary! Admire McWay FallsĪrguably the most photographed Big Sur attraction, McWay Falls does make for the perfect picture postcard. In the north, explore the attractions in Carmel-by-the-Sea, or go whale watching in Monterey. Plus, there’s a lot to see and do both north and south of Big Sur. It is also one of the most romantic places in California! It also makes for one of California’s best road trips on its own, or a great stop on a longer California road trip itinerary. The Little Sur River flows into the Pacific Oceanīig Sur is one of the best weekend getaways from San Francisco, if you love escaping into nature. ![]()
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