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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Big Sur

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Featuring forests, granite cliffs, 2,500-year-old sequoia trees, and a 24 m (80 ft) waterfall that drops into the Pacific, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park offers hiking, camping, and scuba diving. The camping areas overlook the ocean, providing opportunities for whale watching. See the remains of McWay house, dedicated to the memory of Julia Pfeiffer Burns--a famous rancher of Big Sur. If you wish to camp at the site, you'll have a picnic table, fire ring, and restrooms provided. Make sure you take water, firewood, and clothes for changeable weather. Make Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park part of your personalized Big Sur itinerary using our Big Sur attractions planner.
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  • By rahula0309
    Big Sur, California drive is full of scenic beauty and McWay is one of them. No one can go near to fall, there is a small trail to go and see McWay Falls from the top. And there is a 10$ fee for car.....  more »
  • By Rod P
    Had an amazing time hiking here with the wife. Beautiful views and wondeful maintained trails. Hiked all over and highly recommended the Buzzards Roost Trail to the radio tower.  more »
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  • By M. Bally Singh
    Amazing Natural beauty 😍
  • By Phillip Hansen
    Love the falls it was toobad. We couldnt walk all the way down it was Partially open so you could see but couldn't go to beach all the way. let's open these parks so we can see our beautiful outdoor stuff.
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