Pfeiffer-Big Sur State Park, California

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Today was a relaxing day. We got up later and didn’t drive far. We visited Julia Pfeiffer State Park about 10 miles south of where we’re staying. There was a short walk to a waterfall overlook and a great coastal view. It was a beautiful area, very peaceful and we had it almost to ourselves. It reminded us of Hawaii. There was another short trail with a little stream, wildflowers and huge redwood trees. This is the furthest south redwoods grow.
After lunch we did a beach hike at yet another state park about 5 miles up the road. We had to cross the Big Sur River to get on the trail. The park doesn’t put bridges up until mid-June so you have to ford the water yourself. The river was more like a stream. It was clear and the deepest part was about 2 ft.. Frank had his waterproof boots on and I was wearing my Gore-Tex boots so after some discussion, we went for it. I got soaking wet, even with Frank’s gaiters on. It wasn’t that bad though. The water squished out as I walked along. I would have never tried a river crossing in Alaska. It was a nice level hike through a meadow with wildflowers. The beach was pretty, but it was VERY windy.

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Photos

McWay Waterfall and Cove
Julia Pfeiffer State Park in Big Sur

Creamery Meadow
The meadow was filled with wildflowers

Horses on Molera Beach
They really do ride horses on the beach at Big Sur

Fragrant Flowers
Made for a romantic entrance to an Inn on Route 1