Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

About

9. Julia Pfeiffer State Beach

Why go

• Waterfall that pours straight onto the beach
• Scenery is unmatched
• Sense of serenity that's hard to find elsewhere

Must try

• McWay Falls overlook trail
• Ewoldsen Trail
• Partington Cove

Pro tips

• Download offline maps, service is spotty
• 0.6 Mile walk to the overlook
• Park at the north lot
• Fill up on gas before leaving Monterey

Good to know

• Cannot hike down to the beach
• Self-service, cash only entrance fee
• $10 Fee for designated parking lot

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (2832 reviews)