Perched 808 feet above sea level, Nepenthe, along with its cafe, should be another Big Sur winner for "most beautiful and ...

Tucked into the dramatic coastline of Big Sur, this fall has been crowned the No. 1 waterfall in California, according to Tripadvisor.

Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks are putting on a show this year, with some of the most iconic waterfalls in the West.

Here are the Top 15 California waterfalls as of 2025: McWay Falls- No. 1 The No. 1 spot was given to the beachside waterfall in Big Sur. The waterfall feeds directly into the Pacific Ocean.

Here are the Top 15 California waterfalls as of 2025: McWay Falls- No. 1 The No. 1 spot was given to the beachside waterfall in Big Sur. The waterfall feeds directly into the Pacific Ocean.

Here are the Top 15 California waterfalls as of 2025: McWay Falls- No. 1 The No. 1 spot was given to the beachside waterfall in Big Sur. The waterfall feeds directly into the Pacific Ocean.

There are two environmental campsites that are among the most coveted in the California State Park system—perched on a bluff overlooking the ocean with views of McWay Falls. These sites book up six ...

Trails The most traveled path is Waterfall Overlook Trail/McWay Falls. Less than a mile long, the trail takes visitors to one of the most popular attractions in Big Sur: McWay Falls.

Nature’s perfect postcard unfolds at McWay Cove, where turquoise waters meet golden sand beneath dramatic cliffs. This isn’t Photoshop—it’s just another Tuesday in Big Sur. Photo credit: W The first ...

Kirk Creek campground is open year-round; you can reserve a campsite at recreation.gov for $45 per night ($47/night weekends and holidays). Campsites book up quickly, so make your reservation well in ...