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Keywords: Beachfront; Coastal; Parking - Flat Surface Parking; Public Restrooms; Trails; Trees / Tree Canopy / Tree Tunnel; Wilderness

Site Condition: Rock formations with carved arches and tunnels extend into water. 1/2 mile of sandy beach at base of bluffs. Trees and small creeks in area. Pedestrian access only.

General Notes: 06.27.18 CAO / 7.31.2018 / 8.2.2018 lm / Emailed for updates 6/19/24 J.jackson

Usage Restriction: The turn-off for popular Pfeiffer Beach is located on Highway 1, approximately one mile south of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park's entrance. Heading south from the State Park entrance, it is the second right turn. Pfeiffer Beach is not a California State Park and charges a separate entrance fee. >>>> https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=570 >>>> The Monterey Ranger District allows use of Pfeiffer Beach for films/photos between September 15 and March 15 during weekdays that are not holidays (filming not allowed between March 15 and September 15). Be aware that motorhomes are not allowed on the road accessing Pfeiffer Beach. Due to the increased popularity of this site and the limited parking at the day use area, the Monterey Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest and Concessionaire Parks Management will not issue commercial film permits nor wedding permits for Pfeiffer Beach between these dates. Contact for the Monterey Ranger District Office is 831-385-5434. >>>> https://filmmonterey.org/resources/permits/

Filmography: The Sandpiper; The Big Sur

Jurisdictions: Los Padres National Forest - USFS, MONTEREY COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: N

Closed/Vacant: N