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Review:
Pfeiffer Beach, with its purple sand and enormous boulders, is one of the most spectacular Big Sur beaches. It is located on Los Padres National Forest land, down the hill off Highway 1, at the end of unmarked Sycamore Canyon Road. Even the ride to the beach is an adventure, with towering ancient redwoods lining up the road.
The beach is small and flat, in a tiny cove, with huge rugged boulders scattered on the purple sand. Why the sand is purple is unknown, but it is one of the reasons people come for a visit. The other reason is the rock arch, a massive boulder sitting on the beach with a large hole that looks like a gate waves constantly go in and out of. The waves are rough and the beach is not suitable for swimming, but the wild beauty is mesmerizing and makes for wonderful photos.
Sycamore Canyon Road (Right off Highway 1), Big Sur, CA 93920
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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