There is no beach access at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State park. See the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park online trail map at the California State Parks website for more information. It is generally used by divers for beach access, as it runs down to the shore and through a rock tunnel. A less-known trail is the Partington Canyon Trail, located two miles north of the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park entrance on Highway One. It ends at an observation deck with a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. The most popular trail at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is Waterfall Overlook Trail, a wheelchair accessible trail accessed from the south parking lot or the stairs near the entrance kiosk. Call the Big Sur Station at 83 for more information. Divers must bring their dive card and practice the buddy system. Scuba diving in the Julia Pfeiffer Burns Underwater Area is allowed only with a special-use permit. When you arrive, register and pay fees at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, then head to Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. Dogs are not allowed at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. Fires are not allowed at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park only propane stoves and lanterns are allowed. These sites, in a cypress grove with spectacular views of the Big Sur coastline, offer picnic areas, storage cabinets and restrooms. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park offers two hike-in, environmental tent campsites. The Julia Pfeiffer Burns Underwater Area is part of the park and an exceptional scuba diving site. Whale watchers stand at coastal overlook points in December, January, March and April to watch gray whales migrate a lucky few have seen gray whales come into the mouth of the cove. The natural wonder of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park makes it an extremely popular spot for hiking. Visitors can view the scenic fall from a 0.5 mile “ Overlook Trail” easily accessible from the entrance gate of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park of off Highway One.
This rare fresh waterfall tumbles down a steep granite cliff into a picturesque cove and directly into the Pacific Ocean. The 80-foot waterfall is located in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and runs year-round. McWay Falls is easily one of the most unique and majestic sights along California’s coastline. Sunset Magazine named it one of "four best spots to pitch a tent on the coast." With an 80-foot waterfall, scuba diving, redwood groves and on-land spots perfectly placed for whale watching, it's no surprise that so many have raved about Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.ĭon't confuse this park with Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, which is twelve miles north. Named after legendary Big Sur pioneer Julia Pfeiffer Burns, for whom the McWay Waterfall was a favorite sight, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is a favorite of many hikers.
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