Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur is a photographer's paradise! See the sunset through an amazing rock formation and glisten on the purple sand.See more
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Oct 6, 2024
This review is for the worker there. Specifically the lady with blonde hair in her 50s maybe. We drove 4 hours to visit this beach. And the way we were treated was outrageous. We tried to drive into … Full review by m h
Sep 2, 2024
First thing first - the beach is not purple at all. It has some hints of purple at several places but mostly it is just a regular sandy color. However, it is extremely beautiful! It is an unforgettab… Full review by 649001
Aug 23, 2024
There are no signs on Highway 1 to signal the turn off to get to Pfeiffer Beach. We got directions from our waiter at Nepenthe (amazing restaurant down the road from the beach). My friends and I visi… Full review by Dawn G
What time does parking fill up on summer weekends?
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I don’t know. We were there in April. I suspect earlier is best. There are three different parking lots, so maybe 50 or so slots. But getting there is such a commitment you should go early.
Yes! We saw many peppers there! You just need to be careful because on some of the rocks are sea urchins,that can possibly harm your pet's paws and yourself for that matter!
What beach is the key hole located on described as being best at sunset?
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Pfieffer beach. I can only imagine how beautiful it is at sunset but due to where we were staying (cambria) didn't want to do the drive after sunset. It's beautiful even if you aren't there …
Pfieffer beach. I can only imagine how beautiful it is at sunset but due to where we were staying (cambria) didn't want to do the drive after sunset. It's beautiful even if you aren't there for sunset. One of my fav of pch1.
Can we make a reservation for parking? I have heard on many occasions people could not visit the beach for lack of parking.
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Hi. I don't think you can make a parking reservation. It's first come first serve. I went there around 5 which was just before sunset and I didn't have a problem.
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