McWay Falls is now a signature shot for many of the publications promoting Big Sur tourism. It is pretty. To get the best effect, you should visit when the sunshine comes from the west at an angle in the late afternoon.
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McWay Falls is now a signature shot for many of the publications promoting Big Sur tourism. It is pretty. To get the best effect, you should visit when the sunshine comes from the west at an angle in the late afternoon.
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This was our favorite part of the Central California coast. It was so beautiful that it actually bumped out the seal pups for our favorite coastal photo!
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A short hike through a paved path leads to the point from where you can see the waterfall and the pristine beach below. Do able with toddlers
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Wow! This place is gorgeous. It is a very short/easy hike from the parking lot
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1.7 mile hike to the waterfall. It's not very big at all, but the hike provides some beautiful scenery.
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It's just a short walk from the car park to the point where you can see the waterfall cascading on to a picturesque beach. In April there were lots of wild flowers and beautifully scented wild herbs lining the path. There are some useful and interesting information boards about the area. We also walked the canyon trail, up along a...
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This spectacular site is easily accessible from both the highway and the Pfeiffer Burns park. It is an easy walk for a great view.
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This was my second stop at McWay Falls and it is amazing to say the least! I like parking on the mountain side and taking the tunnel under the road to get there. You are surrounded my mountains that are also breath taking. It's hard to know which way to look. Definitely worth the stop and time to sit and...
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the falls are great. The way the path allows you to take in different aspects is wonderful. Allow a good 30-40mins to walk the path, take photographs and relax.
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I live in the area so visit often. It is one of the most beautiful scenes on earth. Be sure to take the trail to the LEFT when coming through the tunnel to walk on the trails there with excellent views. To the right is the trail to the Falls. I think a lot of people miss the trails to...
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