Big Sur and Monterey

Gorgeous central coast parks, featuring dramatic cliffs down to the sea, vibrant wildflowers, abundant marine life, and quirky history
Parks Visited (click on photos below to read more):
  • Andrew Molera State Park
  • Bixby Bridge
  • Garrapata State Park
  • ​Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
  • Lover's Point
  • Marina State Beach
  • Monastery Beach
  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Parks to Visit:
  • Elkhorn Slough (SP info, ESNERR info)
  • John Little SNR (info)
  • Limekiln SP (info)
  • Pfeiffer Beach (info)
  • Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (info here and here)
  • Point Sur SHP (info)
  • Sunset SB (info)
  • Zmudowski State Beach (info)
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Andrew Molera State Park
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Bixby Bridge
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Garrapata State Park
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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
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Lover's Point
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Marina State Beach
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Monastery Beach
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park