Pfeiffer Beach

This beach is famous for sunsets, but it may too cold to disrobe. The number of places in Big Sur with "Pfeiffer" in their names can be confusing. This one is not in either of the state beaches with that name, but on federal land in Los Padres National Forest.

Location:

Monterey County

Description:

Beautiful sunsets and purple sand (from small garnets that wash down of the hillside)

Who's at Pfeiffer State Beach:

This is mostly a clothed beach, but a small number go to the extreme north end of the beach, beyond the rocks.

Pfeiffer Beach Facilities:

Restrooms in the parking area

Pfeiffer State Beach Activities:

Swimming not recommended

Getting to Pfeiffer Beach:

Pfeiffer Beach Map and Driving Directions

Pfeiffer State Beach Rating:

• Excellent
• Good, but with a few flaws
• OK
• Don't go there

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Laws regarding nudity at the naturist beach vary by location and fines are stiff in some places. I have made every effort to provide accurate information, but the responsibility for knowing the law at Pfeiffer State Beach is yours.

Nude or naturist beach neophytes, please be respectful of others and read the Nude Beach and Topless Beach Etiquette guidelines before you go to a nude beach and check the nudity laws too.