Nearest town: Carmel, CA (although it is still 37 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1) Region: Big Sur & Monterey Park website: Link here Best time of year to visit: Year round Features of the park: Redwood forests and famous McWay Falls, which is a rare type of waterfall that debouches into an ocean Fees: Day use fees charged ($10 in 2019); CA State Park passes accepted