With 800 acres of Redwoods, conifer, oaks and other trees, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park offers wildlife from wild boars and raccoons to water ouzels and belted kingfishers. Hikers can enjoy the many scenic loops, including a self-guided nature loop. Overlooks provide a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean and the Big Sur Gorge. Campsites along the Big Sur River as well as The Big Sur Lodge offers overnight accommodations. The park is located 26 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1.
Location:
PO Box 190, Big Sur California 93920
Telephone
800-444-7275
Other California State Parks nearby:
(Monterey) Monterey State Historic Park
(Big Sur) Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
(Marina) Zmudowski State Beach
Request a Free copy of the Mile-by-Mile Guide to the Oregon Coast, which will be delivered to your USA postal address. Also request a free first issue of Oregon Coast magazine and sign up for coast deals.
|
|
06/08 Coming to The Big Sur area
Santa Cruz Baroque Festival Santa Cruz CA April13-May11 A festival of baroque music.
Bach Festival Carmel CA July13-27 Multiple performances of works by Bach.
Festival Mosaic San Lui Obispo CA July16-28 Five centuries of music on the central California coast.
Gilroy Garlic Festival Gilroy CA July26-28 The internationally acclaimed Great Garlic Cook-off, the signature event of the Gilroy Garlic Festival has increased the top prize in the July 27th competition to $5,000.
|
|