The path is quite easy and can be done with strollers as well. There is not much else to see along the trail so it only took us less than an hour to walk both ways, take some photos and stop at the restrooms. The trail to McWay Falls leaves right by the parking lot and is only about 800 metres long (less than half a mile). So bring some cash with you because that was the only way you were able pay. To avoid a ticket from a park ranger, it is best to pay the fee. In the payment envelope there was a receipt that you were suppose to leave under your car window. The box was at the head of the Waterfall Overlook Trail and honestly, I think many people either didn’t notice it, or just didn’t care. Visitors were asked to self-register and leave the entrance fee in a lockbox. The ticket booth by the entrance was not open. We had no problems finding parking since there were several cars leaving when we arrived. Since the trail is not very long, there seemed to be people coming and going all the time. But if you stay the night in the Big Sur area you can definitely beat the crowds. When driving this stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway McWay Falls is mid-way, so most people reach it at the same time, around afternoon. The lot is quite small and fills up quickly, so going there early in the morning would be ideal. McWay Falls has its own entrance and a parking lot in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. There are two popular camping areas in this park, both of which have amazing views of the ocean. According to a story they only spent one night in the house because of all the noises they heard. Tin House was another house built by the Burns family, but they eventually decided not to move in it. One of the most popular hikes is the Tin House Trail. There are also other trails in this park that criss-cross around the red wood forests with beautiful coastal scenery. But the area itself is protected as the state park was established. Unfortunately, that never happened, and now there is only ruins left. Their wish was that the house would be turned into a museum. In 1962, the family donated their farm along with the house to the state. Just imagine looking at that every morning while having your breakfast! The house was named as the McWay Waterfall House and it also had a beautiful garden. The Burns family built their house in a spot where they could see both the beach and the waterfall. The park has been named after Julia Pfeiffer Burns, who was a long time resident and a farmer in the area. Once we saw the cliffs weakened by erosion, we knew that trying to go down to the beach was out the question. Climbing down is both dangerous and illegal. Unfortunately, there is no access down to the beach, so you will have to admire the falls from far out. The waterfall is 24 metres high (80-foot-tall) and it is very special, because it falls straight to a beautiful beach. It is located in the Big Sur area of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. If you are ever searching for photos from Pacific Coast Highway you will most definitely come across some amazing shots of McWay Falls. During our drive we did a few stops and one of them was at the beautiful McWay Falls. On this trip the weather was on our side it was nice and sunny, even though it can get pretty windy on the coast. PCH, also known as Highway 1 is a scenic drive along the coast line and the views to the Pacific Ocean are magnificent. This winter we did a little road trip to Paso Robles Wine Country and to famous Pacific Coast Highway in California. It is one of the rare waterfalls where the water falls on the beach. McWay Falls is one of the must stops along California’s Pacific Coast Highway.
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