Sign | Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is a beautiful and serene state park located along the Pine Ridge Trail in Big Sur, California, United States. This …
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Mar 2, 2025
I visited Pfeiffer Beach while traveling to Big Sur for a unique André 3000 concert, and I was excited to check it out after hearing about its supposedly purple sand. While I didn’t see any purple or…Full review by 1VictoriaTheTraveler
Dec 19, 2024
Keyhole Arch around winter solstice is amazing. The sun sets through the arch. Check the weather and the tide (2 foot is ideal). Not to be missed.Full review by michaelvB9845PS
Nov 2, 2024
To get to this beach you need to drive down a sharp turn (if coming from north) and head through the woods on a one lane road. Remember drivers coming uphill have the right of way. It will lead you t…Full review by jointfilms
Yes! We saw many peppers there! You just need to be careful because on some of the rocks are sea urchins,that can possibly harm your pet's paws and yourself for that matter!
Can we make a reservation for parking? I have heard on many occasions people could not visit the beach for lack of parking.
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Hi. I don't think you can make a parking reservation. It's first come first serve. I went there around 5 which was just before sunset and I didn't have a problem.
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