McWay Falls is an 80-foot-tall (24 m) waterfall on the coast of Big Sur in central California that flows year-round from McWay Creek in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, about 37 miles (60 km) south of Carmel, into the Pacific Ocean.

McWay Waterfall is popular with tourists and locales and is often crowded, especially towards sunset—consider visiting during sunrise instead. Either way, it’s an unforgettable pitstop on your Big Sur road trip.

Nov 24, 2023 · McWay Falls in Big Sur is an 80-foot cascade that makes the perfect picture postcard. In a state known for its numerous beautiful waterfalls, McWay Falls holds its own as a must-see year-round ribbon of water along the famous Pacific Coast Highway. It is one of the most popular sights in Big Sur!

The majestic 80-foot McWay Waterfall, which cascades onto a pristine beach below, is arguably the single most popular image of Big Sur. It is also one of only eight waterfalls in the United

Sep 23, 2024 · Nestled between Monterey, Northern California, and San Simeon, Central California, McWay Falls is one of the prime destinations along the scenic, 90-mile Big Sur. Protected by a giant cliff, the waterfall sits in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, roughly 12 miles south of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.

McWay Falls is a beautiful and remarkable waterfall dropping into an untouched cove on the California coast. McWay Falls is the star of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and one of the most iconic attractions along the Pacific Coast Highway.

Nov 16, 2020 · The iconic McWay Falls in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Big Sur is one of the most photographed attractions along the Pacific Coast Highway 1 in California. This 80-foot tall waterfall flows year-round.

If you’ve ever searched for images of Big Sur, you’ve seen McWay Falls – an almost unbelievably picturesque waterfall that drops 80 feet onto the untouched sands of McWay Beach before churning in the azure Pacific.

Jul 8, 2014 · The 30 foot waterfall is unique in that it’s one of only two tidefalls in the region (the other is Alamere Falls) – a waterfall that flows directly into the ocean. Originally it cascaded directly into the ocean at all times, but after a 1983 fire and 1985 landslides, the landscape was altered forming an inaccessible beach and the waterfall ...

Feb 22, 2018 · McWay Falls is an 80-foot waterfall flowing through the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park along the coast of Big Sur in Central California, and spilling directly into the Pacific Ocean. It is one of two waterfalls in California that flow directly into the Pacific Ocean all year round.