💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🟡 Moderate $10/vehicle day-use fee
🌊 About Pfeiffer Falls / Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
A modest, scenic waterfall within a well-known Big Sur state park — treat as a viewing/hiking destination rather than a swimming hole given its typically low water volume outside the wet season.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$10/vehicle day-use fee
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, seasonal
Best Season
📅 Winter–spring (best flow)
Water Type
Small waterfall (viewing; not primarily a swim spot)
Managed By
California State Parks (Pfeiffer Big Sur SP)
County
Monterey County, California
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
Access Notes:
Easy-to-moderate trail; primarily scenic viewing given modest water volume
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $10/vehicle day-use fee
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace