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McWay Falls Roadside Viewpoint

McWay Falls in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park drops 80 feet directly onto the sand of a secluded cove on the Big Sur coast, one of the only tideline waterfalls in California. The state park is located on Highway 1 roughly 37 miles south of Carmel. The formal Overlook Trail remains closed for retaining wall repairs; however, a roadside pullout on Highway 1 still provides a view of the cove and falls. Day-use parking is available at the main park entrance. Coordinates reflect the Highway 1 park entrance/roadside viewing area.

California
Region
Viewpoint
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Pacific Coast Highway (Big Sur)
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A rare tidefall on the Big Sur coast — an 80-foot waterfall meeting a turquoise cove. The Highway 1 roadside view is still accessible even while the formal trail is under repair, making it a quick pull-off on a PCH run.

On the way: Pacific Coast Highway (Big Sur)

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