Beach Guide

Where to Park

Pfeiffer Beach · lots & garages

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Pfeiffer Beach Parking Area

~4 open

80 spaces · $12/day · State lot · 1 min

On-street parking

0 metered spaces · No street parking · Sycamore Canyon Road is private -- the fee lot is the only option. Pay by plate or ParkMobile.

Local moves

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Pfeiffer Beach is reached via Sycamore Canyon Road -- a narrow 2-mile road signed only 'Narrow Road' off Hwy 1, between the two Big Sur fire stations.

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The parking fee is $12 per vehicle -- cash or card accepted at the kiosk.

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Vehicles over 9 feet tall or towing trailers CANNOT access Sycamore Canyon Road.

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Arrive before 10 AM or after 4 PM to avoid the midday rush -- the lot holds about 80 cars.

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Cell service is very limited -- download offline maps before turning off Hwy 1.

City parking info (831) 385-5434

happy hunting

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