This is one of my favorite beaches of all time! It's weird saying that because it doesn't have a white, sandy beach. It is a beach that has incredible rocks and agate. It was so fun looking and exploring. It has these amazing rock formations if you walk about .5 miles down the beach. There is this one area in particular with a rock formation that looks like a chair (you can actually sit in it) that GOD placed there so you can admire his creation. I could spends hours and hours there, and it is fun for the entire family. The waves are some of the most powerful one I have heard.

By Big Sur standards, the oceanfront here is a bit of a let down. The beaches along the trail have a LOT of driftwood which has been piled into Teepee like structures. The "sand" is interesting and ranges from tiny grains to a colorful mix of pebble to hand-sized rock of various shades of grey, brown, white and greenish. It's not a bad place to watch a sunset from, and there are many resorts and lodges along the adjoining stretch of road, as well as a number of restaurants. In August, on a weekday, the narrow-ish walk can get crowded and there are only a few access points to get to the actual beach. The walkway is navigable in a wheelchair, and frequented by dog walkers. So all in all, it's not bad place for a stroll.

Moonstone Beach in Cambria is wonderful. Not a lot of people, great for walking and observing birds, whales and dolphins. The boardwalk is very suitable for an easy short or long stroll. The sunsets were quite lovely as well. Lots of parking and a picnic area at the south end. We have visited numerous times and love it more each time.