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Pfeiffer Beach

A hidden Big Sur beach with a famous sea arch and purple-tinted sand.

Best for sunsets

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A little more about Pfeiffer Beach

What to expect

Pfeiffer Beach is known for Keyhole Arch and purple sand. It is a hidden gem in Big Sur.

Getting there

It is reached by a narrow road off Highway 1.

Good to know

Visit in winter to see sunset light through the arch.

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Travel gently. Conditions and access rules change – check local guidance and take your litter home.

LIVE CONDITIONS

Pfeiffer Beach weather

Current weather, sea temperature and a 7-day forecast for Pfeiffer Beach in United States, updated live. The best months for a beach day here are usually may to October.

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Weather data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), based on national weather services incl. DWD.

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Aerial views and beach films from Pfeiffer Beach.

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