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

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

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.

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

McWay Falls, located in Big Sur, California, is a picturesque waterfall that flows directly into the ocean. The falls are accessible via a short hike, offering stunning views of the coastline and ...

Don’t miss McWay Falls, a waterfall that literally drops into the ocean, and Pfeiffer Beach. For the last leg, make an overnight stop at Santa Barbara.

The Big Sur Coast Highway, officially designated as part of California State Route 1, winds approximately 90 miles between ...

The highway tunnel carved into the mountainside feels like driving through a portal to paradise. Mother Nature’s grand entrance to Big Sur’s coastal wonderland. Photo credit: Peter Thoeny – Quality ...

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.

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