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Pfeiffer Big State Beach


Pfeiffer Big State Beach
Highway 1
Big Sur, CA
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Glen Oaks Big Sur N/A 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Fernwood Resort $103 0.0 mi 0.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Gorda Springs Resort N/A 0.0 mi 0.0 km 3 of 5 stars
Ripplewood Resort $126 2.4 mi 3.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Deetjen's Big Sur Inn $152 3.6 mi 5.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Deetjen's Big Sur Inn Restaurant 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Big SUR Roadhouse 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Big Sur Lodge Restaurant 1.4 mi 2.3 km 4 of 5 stars
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The Esalen Institute 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Bixby Bridge 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Point Sur State Historic Park 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Big Sur - The 71 Miles Travel Guide” 71miles.com
“Big Sur Without the Crowds” New York Times (free registration required)
“Rainbow Beaches” ForbesTraveler.com
“America's Best Beaches” Men's Journal
“Travel Special: April - Big Sur” Independent.co.uk
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 14 attractions in Big Sur
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Attraction type: Beach
Address: Highway 1 Big Sur, CA
Tel: 831-667-2315

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“Enjoyed a picnic on this secluded beach”
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5 of 5 stars
ILnaturetrav 24 contributions
Illinois
Jun 1, 2009

It is hard to locate and the road is very narrow, but what a treat at the end. We ate a picnic on the beach and walked the beach. It was beautiful, even though it was a very cloudy day. This is a gem worth looking for. more

“amazing”
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5 of 5 stars
rewyanc 9 contributions
vb
May 22, 2009

this is one of the best beaches we visited along the PCH. definately worth finding. Driving along the POCH the mile marker you will need to look for and turn at is MON 45.64. the road is not marked so keep your eyes on the mile markers. more

“Gorgeous”
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5 of 5 stars
monisf 3 contributions
San Francisco
Apr 27, 2009

Hard to find, but worth scouting out the little narrow road that leads to a parking lot an easy walk from the beach. This is one of the most spectacular beaches! I could sit there for hours - completely mesmerizing. Warning: the water here can be treacherous, so beware and watch your kids! Also, cold and windy days aren't that... more

“Beautiful secluded beach”
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4 of 5 stars
Hellwege 4 contributions
Lincoln, NE
Apr 8, 2009

I was questioning why we were going when we made the drive to this beach. Very narrow roads back to it. But it was so much fun when we got there. Just a gorgeous view and my kids had a great time exploring and digging in the sand. It was very windy, though, when we went. My only complaint. more

“This is the beach!”
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5 of 5 stars
Photopedia 147 contributions
Northern Ireland
Nov 9, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I'm so delighted that Pfeiffer Beach is the TripAdvisor number one attraction in Big Sur. So well deserved. It takes a bit of getting to but the effort is well worth it. Pristine sand, fabulous rock formations and big surf for a $10 parking fee. For this, you can get away from the world and pretend that you are on... more

“Astounding Beauty!”
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5 of 5 stars
sunlover 42 contributions
Carol Stream, Illinois
Oct 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Title says it all. The beauty takes your breath away. Fabulous beach Awesome views A must, must see!!! more

“The most beautiful place on earth!”
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5 of 5 stars
JMSC-92 36 contributions
Virginia
Sep 2, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

No need to explain...just go and you will understand :-) more

“Most beautiful and pure beach”
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5 of 5 stars
star_happylife 3 contributions
Bay Area, CA
May 27, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Very nice beach..if you are going in south direction, then after crossing the state park on your left, beach road comes on your second right...look out for some mailboxes....immediately after making a right turn,,,road goes steep down..so better to go slow... Am not a BIG beach lover..but this one blew away anybody's mind as well....one of the best ones I... more

“Gorgeous”
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5 of 5 stars
roadtrip21 10 contributions
Baltimore, Maryland
Jul 5, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Small road to get there but worth it if you can find it. Absolutely perfect. more

“Pfeiffer beach”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Big Sur, CA.
Mar 21, 2006
16/17 found this review helpful

Pfeiffer beach is a wonderful beach, one of two in the Big Sur River Valley area, the only one you can go to in the winter and spring, Pfeiffer beach is part of the Los Padres National Forest, it is not a State Park. You can drive right to this beach, there is a parking lot at the end of... more

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Pfeiffer Big State Beach Address

Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Tel: 831-667-2315