Monterey County
Big Sur South
The remote south coast: Julia Pfeiffer Burns (the McWay Falls beach is off limits), Limekiln, Sand Dollar and Jade Cove, down to Ragged Point. Many trails are closed after the 2026 fires, and Highway 1 closures change often.
- Partington CoveBig Sur SouthFeaturedRestrooms: noNo dogs now
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State ParkBig Sur SouthFeaturedRestrooms: yesNo dogs now
- Limekiln State ParkBig Sur SouthFeaturedRestrooms: yesDogs OK now
- Sand Dollar BeachBig Sur SouthFeaturedRestrooms: yesDogs OK now
- Jade CoveBig Sur SouthFeaturedRestrooms: noDogs: check rules
- Willow Creek Picnic AreaBig Sur SouthFeaturedRestrooms: yesDogs: check rules
- Kirk Creek BeachBig Sur SouthRestrooms: yesDogs: check rules
- Mill Creek Picnic AreaBig Sur SouthRestrooms: yesDogs: check rules
- Blufftop PathsBig Sur SouthRestrooms: noDogs: check rules
- Shale PointBig Sur SouthRestrooms: noDogs: check rules
- Ragged Point Trail and OverlookBig Sur SouthRestrooms: yesDogs: check rules
- San Carpoforo BeachBig Sur SouthRestrooms: noDogs: check rules
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.