Andrew Molera State Park
A trail across meadows to a driftwood beach at the Big Sur River mouth.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
From the park facility list on the State Parks page (park-wide).
- Fees
$10 vehicle day use.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Old coast road and East Molera Trail closed (Timber Fire); backcountry east of Highway 1 closed.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Unknown – check locally
- Dogs
Unknown – check locally
- Restrooms
Restrooms.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
From the park facility list on the State Parks page (park-wide).
- Showers
No
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
No disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
No lifeguard service listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
Highway 1 through Big Sur has had fire and construction closures in 2026 (Caltrans planned full overnight closures near Point Sur 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., Oct 12 to 15). Check Caltrans QuickMap before you go.
Verified · Caltrans District 5 · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.