Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park: McWay Falls beach and ocean access
Park-specific information
There is no visitor access to the beach or ocean at McWay Falls. Stay on designated viewing routes and outside closed areas.
Monterey · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Park-specific information
There is no visitor access to the beach or ocean at McWay Falls. Stay on designated viewing routes and outside closed areas.
Park-specific information
These backcountry trails remain closed for fire suppression and repairs. The agency distinguishes this from the park’s partial reopening; obey all barriers and current emergency instructions.
We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.
Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is listed in official public-land records for Monterey, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.
Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.
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Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.
Official visitor information & directions ↗Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.
Within 35 miles in a straight line. Travel distances and entrances vary.