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Caption: 🌊 See McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park: This 80-foot waterfall tumbling onto a secluded beach is one of Big Sur’s most iconic views. It’s a quick and easy trail to the overlook, and the turquoise water is unreal.
🏖️ Hike to Molera Beach in Andrew Molera State Park: Stroll through scenic meadows and redwoods along the Creamery Meadow Trail, which leads to a wild, unspoiled beach. We had to wade across waist-deep water due to the level of Big Sur Rive during the spring.
🌉 Drive Across Bixby Creek Bridge: Snap a photo at this world-famous bridge with dramatic cliffs and crashing waves below. The best views are just before sunset from the north turnout.
☀️🌊 Explore Pfeiffer Beach: Tucked off an unmarked road, this beach is known for its unique purple sand and the striking Keyhole Rock formation. It’s always been closed every time I visit due to rain so I’m itching to go back.
🪻Wander Garrapata State Pak: this park has epic blufftop trails, beach access, and spring wildflowers galore. It’s a great spot to escape the crowds and soak in raw coastal beauty.
🏨Stay at Alila Ventana Big Sur — or Dine at The Sur House: this is a luxury all-inclusive stay at this adults-only resort nestled in the redwoods. If you’re not a guest, The Sur House is open to the public for select meals (reservations recommended) and offers some of the best dining views in Big Sur.
Picture of Alila Ventana Big Sur
Picture of Alila Ventana Big Sur
Picture of Alila Ventana Big Sur
Picture of Alila Ventana Big Sur
Picture of Bixby Creek Bridge
Picture of Bixby Creek Bridge
Picture of Bixby Creek Bridge
Picture of Bixby Creek Bridge
Picture of Andrew Molera State Park
Picture of Andrew Molera State Park
Picture of Garrapata State Park
Picture of McWay Falls