McWay Cove Tours

Photo by Terry Fletcher
Photo by Terry Fletcher

Popular places to visit

McWay Falls featuring rocky coastline, a beach and a bay or harbor

McWay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at McWay Beach during your trip to Big Sur? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside, or seek out the hiking trails.

McWay Beach
McWay Falls featuring a sandy beach and a waterfall

McWay Falls

5/5(20 reviews)

Walk to this pretty waterfall, stand at viewpoints with superb coastal views and spot varied wildlife in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

McWay Falls
Partington Cove which includes forests, hiking or walking and general coastal views

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

4.5/5(38 reviews)

You can take time to visit Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park during your travels to Big Sur. Amble around the area's seaside, or seek out its hiking trails.

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Partington Cove featuring mountains and rocky coastline

Partington Cove

5/5(1 review)

Follow a winding trail through a scenic canyon to a remote bay, which served as a loading harbor for tanbark in the late 1800s.

Partington Cove
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park which includes mountains, general coastal views and landscape views

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

4.5/5(540 reviews)

Hike, camp or picnic among the redwood trees, waterfalls and dramatic coastal cliffs that have inspired artists, poets and writers for the past century.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Pfeiffer Beach

Pfeiffer Beach

4.5/5(152 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Pfeiffer Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Big Sur. Amble around this romantic area's seaside, or seek out the hiking trails.

Pfeiffer Beach

Best Lodging Options Near McWay Cove

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort

4.5 out of 5
48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA
Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort
Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge

2.5 out of 5
62400 California 1, Big Sur, CA
Lucia Lodge
Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

4 out of 5
120 Highland Dr, Carmel, CA
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
One Old Ranch Road, Carmel, CA
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
The Quail

The Quail

4 out of 5
8205 VALLEY GREENS DRIVE, Carmel, CA
The Quail
Carmel Valley Lodge and Resort

Carmel Valley Lodge and Resort

3.5 out of 5
8 Ford Rd, Carmel Valley, CA
Carmel Valley Lodge and Resort
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
Carmel Bay View Inn
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