Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Tours and Activities

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
The ridge overlooking the famous waterfall. Today we saw humpback & blue whales along with condors and turkey vultures. Look hard and you can see the whales. Fantastic hiking trip in big sur. need to take a wildernesses workshop at esalen or tassajara with guide Steven Harper to really get a sense of this magical area.
From Los Angeles to San Francisco, don't miss this Park on the Highway 1. You will see the McWay Falls, which drops over a cliff of 80 feet (24 m) into the Pacific Ocean. #AquaTrove
Scenic drive at Big Sur is an amazing experience I will never forget !#TakeAHike Photo Sweepstakes

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Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

3 out of 5
Golden Rectangle
Price was CA $3,634, price is now CA $2,558 per person
CA $2,558
per person
Apr 25 - May 2
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Ottawa (YOW) to Monterey (MRY)
8.4/10 Very Good! (607 reviews)
Very cute cottage, walkable to most things

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

4 out of 5
Carmel Highlands
Price was CA $5,692, price is now CA $3,269 per person
CA $3,269
per person
Apr 25 - May 2
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Ottawa (YOW) to Monterey (MRY)
8.4/10 Very Good! (811 reviews)
Clean, beautiful view, and very friendly staff.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn

Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn

4 out of 5
Carmel Highlands
Price was CA $4,478, price is now CA $2,977 per person
CA $2,977
per person
Mar 29 - Apr 5
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Ottawa (YOW) to Monterey (MRY)
8.8/10 Excellent! (169 reviews)
Room was clean, the view of the ocean is gorgeous but no room service

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Popular places to visit

McWay Falls featuring a sandy beach and a waterfall

McWay Falls

4/5(2 reviews)

Walk to this pretty waterfall, stand at viewpoints with superb coastal views and spot varied wildlife in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

McWay Falls
McWay Beach in Big Sur is a picturesque beach in a small cove. A waterfall of the same name is the big attraction here, although it can't be seen in this picture. #LifeAtExpedia

McWay Cove

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at McWay Cove during your travels in Big Sur. Amble around this romantic area's seaside, or seek out the hiking trails.

McWay Cove
Partington Cove which includes rugged coastline and mountains

Partington Cove

Follow a winding trail through a scenic canyon to a remote bay, which served as a loading harbor for tanbark in the late 1800s.

Partington Cove
Point Sur Lightstation State Historic Park

Big Sur Station

4/5(7 reviews)

After visiting Big Sur Station, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Big Sur. Amble around this romantic area's seaside, or seek out the yoga studios.

Big Sur Station
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park featuring landscape views, general coastal views and a beach

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

4.5/5(27 reviews)

Hike, camp or picnic among the redwood trees, waterfalls and dramatic coastal cliffs that have inspired artists, poets and writers for the past century.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur is an incredibly scenic beach.

Pfeiffer Beach

5/5(8 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Pfeiffer Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Big Sur. Amble around this romantic area's seaside, or seek out the hiking trails.

Pfeiffer Beach

Best Lodging Options Near Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort

4.5 out of 5
48123 Highway One Big Sur CA
Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort
Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn

5 out of 5
47900 Highway 1 Big Sur CA
Post Ranch Inn
Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge

3 out of 5
47225 Highway One Big Sur CA
Big Sur Lodge
Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge

2.5 out of 5
62400 California 1 Big Sur CA
Lucia Lodge
Carmel Valley Lodge and Resort

Carmel Valley Lodge and Resort

3.5 out of 5
8 Ford Rd Carmel Valley CA
Carmel Valley Lodge and Resort
Hidden Valley Inn

Hidden Valley Inn

2.5 out of 5
102 West Carmel Valley Rd Carmel Valley CA
Hidden Valley Inn
Bernardus Lodge & Spa

Bernardus Lodge & Spa

4.5 out of 5
415 W Carmel Valley Rd Carmel Valley CA
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
One Old Ranch Road Carmel CA
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
The Quail

The Quail

4 out of 5
8205 VALLEY GREENS DRIVE Carmel CA
The Quail
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