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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park / McWay Falls Overlook

Big Sur, California

Public state park overlook with dramatic coast and McWay Falls scenery; one of Big Sur’s most iconic sunset/afterglow views.

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Today’s light here

Times are for Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park / McWay Falls Overlook, in Pacific time.

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Three more near here

  1. Garrapata State ParkBest at sunset · Water · 26 mi from here
  2. Carmel BeachBest at sunset · Water · 31 mi from here
  3. Lovers Point ParkBest at sunset · Water · 35 mi from here

All 1 in Big Sur · All 107 in California

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