State Park · California

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Location: Monterey County, California
Nearest town: 24 miles south of Carmel Valley Village
Type: State Park

About Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

A rancher who lived much of her life in the Big Sur area, Julia Pfeiffer Burns, lends her name to this 6-square-mile stretch of coast. McWay Falls drops 80 feet directly onto the beach and into the Pacific, and stands of redwoods here reach 300 feet tall and over 2,500 years old. It sits along California's coastline south of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is in Monterey County, California, 24 miles south of Carmel Valley Village. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 213 in California →

Towns near Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

State parks near Soledad, State parks near King City, State parks near Pacific Grove, State parks near Salinas, State parks near Hollister

Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.