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CONTACT INFORMATION

Melody Hildreth (Primary Contact) *
Special Events Coordinator, Monterey District / Big Sur Sector
[email protected]
[email protected]
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29834


Back up email contacts
Special Events Coordinator, Monterey District / Supervising Ranger Big Sur Sector
[email protected]
[email protected]


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


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Andrew Molera Trails

Keywords: Beachfront; Coastal; Hills; Mountains; Stream / Creek; Trails; Unpaved Roads; Wilderness

Site Condition: Location is relatively undeveloped and is primarily great for hiking fishing and beachcombing. Miles of trails through meadows, beaches and hilltops. This Park/Beach is 20 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1.

General Notes: updated 4.8.2022 bd

Usage Restriction: All drone use is considered unsafe recreation and is a citable offense (CCR 4319). >>>> During your visit to Andrew Molera State Park, you may encounter fenced and posted boundaries for the El Sur Ranch. We ask your cooperation in refraining from climbing or cutting these fences. The El Sur Ranch is a working cattle grazing operation. These grazing areas are not safe for hiking. These private lands should not be utilized for beach access. Stay on park trails and obey all signs. California Penal Code Sec. 602,602.8 >>>> https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29841 >>>>

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, MONTEREY COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Ownership: state

Verified: 10/21/2025

Location Details

Andrew Molera State Park (SP)

United States / Big Sur, California
Location ID: #1813

In the spectacular Big Sur area, this park is still relatively undeveloped and offers visitors great hiking, fishing and beachcombing. Miles of trails wind through meadows, beaches and hilltops. A primitive walk-in trail camp, popular with hikers and bikers, is located approximately one third mile from the parking area. Camp Facilities include public restrooms, riding trails. Overnight Camp area good for setting up tents. Facilities include ranger station. Area includes meadows, woodlands, rivers, waterfalls, rapids, bluff/cliff, sandy beach, mountains & rock terrain, open terrain, scenic vistas, deciduous and evergreen vegetation. Scale of Rock = 50' to 100'

Andrew Molera State Park, 21 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1 in MONTEREY COUNTY, features a variety of springtime flowers. The park phone number is (831) 667-2315.

Location Category:

  • AGRICULTURAL - *;
  • AGRICULTURAL - Barns;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Open Terrain / Scenic Vistas;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks;
  • TRANSPORTATION - *;
  • TRANSPORTATION - Bridges - Pedestrian Bridges;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beaches / Coastline;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Coastal Dunes;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Rivers / Rapids
 
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