Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, State park along the Pacific Coast Highway, Monterey County, United States
The 3,000-acre coastal reserve encompasses redwood forests, oak woodlands, and chaparral ecosystems stretching from the Pacific Ocean to inland mountain ridges.
The California Department of Parks and Recreation established this protected area in 1962 to honor local pioneer Julia Pfeiffer Burns and preserve natural landscapes.
Native American Esselen people maintained deep connections to this coastal territory before European settlement, utilizing its natural resources for generations.
Visitors need advance reservations for the two environmental campsites located near McWay Cove, as these spots typically fill six months beforehand.
McWay Falls, an 80-foot waterfall, drops directly into the Pacific Ocean, creating one of California's rare permanent coastal waterfalls.
Location: Monterey County
Inception: 1962
Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=578
Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=578
GPS coordinates: 36.16806,-121.67000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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