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Pfeiffer Beach
There are a lot of picturesque places in the Big Sur area, but this beach is guaranteed to be one of the most memorable.
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Pfeiffer Beach Details
There are a lot of picturesque places in the Big Sur area, but this beach is guaranteed to be one of the most memorable. It is not the easiest site to reach (it requires a 2-mile trek drive down an ungroomed dirt path and a short hike through the cliffs) it is worth the effort once you arrive. The main attraction of the beach is Keyhole Arch, a natural rock arch that begs to be admired and photographed. Its beauty is only amplified by the purple hue of the sand, which gets its unique color from the manganese garnet that comes from the surrounding mountains.
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Nearby Parks Around Pfeiffer Beach
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Pfeiffer Beach
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2.1 mi away
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Considered to be a mini version of Yosemite National Park, this 1,006-acre property is known for its ancient redwood trees, some of which are over 1,000 years old.
3.0 mi away
Andrew Molera State Park
With dramatic views overlooking Big Sur, this state park is a stunning mix of rugged coastline, cascading waterfalls, and forested meadows.
6.6 mi away
Point Sur State Historic Park
This park on the Big Sur coastline is home to the only accessible lighthouse from the late 1800s in California.
8.7 mi away
Big Sur
Many Californians would argue that this section of the California coast is one of the most beautiful parts of the country.
9.6 mi away
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Rocky bluffs, never-ending coastlines, and cascading waterfalls are just a sample of what you will get to see when you visit this state park.
