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Pfeiffer Big Sur Julia Pfeiffer Burns Limekiln Follow us on Facebook. Contact Us. If you just want to go to a beach, this may not be worth the hassle or the rejection at the gate if parking is full. We are trying to drive down for a half-day hike, but were told that there is no street parking available (and obviously parking lots are closed). We stayed until sunset and it was phenomenal! Amazing views and definitely the type of place to bring a blanket and hang out while enjoying the scenery. Pfeiffer Beach is a 1.4 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Big Sur, California that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. Road down to the beach is 2 miles, one lane, which is a slightly harrowing experience, but definitely worth the payoff. The color of the water, the rock formations, the water caves, the tide pools, and the specks of purple sand in certain spots make this above your average CA beach. !Costs $12 to access the beach. Private property and Big Sur's steep terrain makes most of its coastline inaccessible to the public. Look for the purple sands and "keyholes" in the rocks. The experience was like a day at the aquarium. It is a drive down a one lane road. There were so many other interesting vantage points that kept me busy all day snapping pics. A must see for everyone. Color of sands were purple which makes this beach unique. We don't want to drive an hour from our house to find out we can't find anywhere to park. Pfeiffer Beach offers great sunset views and short hikes along the beach. Parking to enter this beach is $12.00. Be careful walking the beach as the tide comes in. The trail is primarily used for walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until October.We were fortunate to come at a time when parking was still available.

Purple sands, stunning rock formations, and if you walk all the way to the end, to the rocky area, you can find all kinds of marine critters hanging out in their natural habitat. Fortunately for the visitor, however, several State Park and U.S. Forest Service beaches are open to the public all year. You can get stuck on the wrong side of the rocks until the tide recedes.So beautiful, went last weekend and it was perfect out.I agree with the last review, it’s not really a hike but a walk on the beach. It's a BEAUTIFUL beach and I 100% recommend it, but it's not a hike.It was such a beautiful walk. Help please! Two miles down a single lane road to the beach. "Not a hike, just a walk on a beach in a truly beautiful place. Nice walk down to the beach. Help keep our trails and parks open during COVID-19 by committing to social distancing. The road down to Pfeiffer Beach is narrow and winding, therefore RVs and trailers are not permitted. If you have the right shoes, or if your bare feet can handle it, then a short trek to the top will afford you more views (small children should be supervised at this part). We checked back twice over the next couple hours and still no access. Take the beach all the way to the left and you will see where the forest meets the beach. As mentioned by others, this is not a typical hike, but instead a walk on a beautiful beach. It’s beautiful in every way. Directions: Travel 1.5 miles south on Highway 1, take 2nd right after the Ranger Station at single lane road. Beautiful purple sand and rock formations.Turn off your ad blocker to see a map of this trailAndrew Molera Beach Trail to Creamery Meadows TrailBeach, Bluffs, Panorama, Ridge, and Creamery Meadow LoopManuel Peak via East Molera Trail and Manuel Peak Trail You can walk along the beach, which I guess must be considered the hike. Beautiful views though with sun out.yikes, too many visitors at 11:00am today. Very nice beach walk but short.
Dogs are allowed on Pfeiffer beach. USFS Pfeiffer Beach. We saw lots of ocean swimmers and one surfer.This isn't really a trail, it's just a walk on the beach (but the most beautiful beach ever!). We went early in the morning and enjoyed near solitude here, can't wait to come back.Gorgeous walk on the beach. Visit Pfeiffer Beach … Go to Carmel Beach. Have a question?

United States › California › Big Sur › Pfeiffer Beach. But if you want to see something a little extra, then it’s worth it.Can someone give us some suggestions on parking?