Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur California has to be one of the most beautiful Beaches in all of Monterey Bay if not California. You have to see and be there to truly understand what I’m talking about.
From the moment you step onto the beach you truly get a sense of how grand and vast Big Sur is.
This beautiful beach is tucked away about 2 miles off of Highway 1 but the road is slow going so it takes a good 10 minutes to drive those 2 miles from Highway 1.
The turnout, Sycamore Canyon Road is very, very easy to miss off of Highway 1 as there are no signs. It will be an ocean side turn (Right if driving South, Left if driving North). What usually works for me is if you’re driving South, you’ll pass Pfeiffer Burns State Park which indicates the turnout is just 2 minutes away.
When you see the “Big Sur Station” sign then slow down as your turn out is coming up. It will be a blind Hairpin turn but you’ll know it’s the one when you see a bright Yellow sign that says “Narrow Road, No RV’s – Trailers”.
This seems like a lot of trouble just for a stroll on a beach, but trust me it is not a bother at all for what you’ll experience. Stick around for a sunset if you can, they’re gorgeous but this place often gets very windy. Have those jackets and hoodies ready.
A wonderful post. Many thanks!
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