Title: McWay Cove in Big Sur | Expedia.co.uk [McWay Cove Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/McWay-Cove-Hotels.0-l553248634966080149-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Big Sur](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Big-Sur.d177505.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Big Sur](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Big-Sur.d177505.Travel-Guide-Activities)[McWay Cove Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-McWay-Cove.d553248634966080149.Car-Hire-Guide)[Big Sur Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Sur.d177505.Holidays-City-Breaks) # McWay Cove ![McWay Beach in Big Sur is a picturesque beach in a small cove. A waterfall of the same name is the big attraction here, although it can't be seen in this picture. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634966080149/bfa77dbd-bc9c-4037-b08b-3ba6d462c451.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wasn’t planning to look for waterfalls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634966080149/e42f1735-d60f-4103-a498-05ccf28136f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Just a short walk down the road. Pass the waterfall and keep walking to end at this gorgeous view! #trovember #outdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634966080149/c11ad0a2-d6ed-4764-abaf-066919b21428.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the most beautiful view on US route 1😍..if you ever visit bigsur make sure you to hike as many trails as possible😃..im sure you wouldn't be disappointed 😉](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634966080149/7d579a99-7fc7-4e3f-882e-5ce9e7088743.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Highway 1 through Big Sur. The sun wasn’t the best so it’s hard to see the falls (go after 3pm). But it’s there! 4/4. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634966080149/047367ba-3b4d-44e3-8e96-508dab30fbbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit McWay Cove Activities [Big Sur travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Sur.dx177505) --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![McWay Falls featuring a sandy beach and a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327636/9894090d-e81a-4e20-832d-2293f86df6bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### McWay Falls Walk to this pretty waterfall, stand at viewpoints with superb coastal views and spot varied wildlife in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/McWay-Falls-Big-Sur.d6327636.Attraction) ![Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089197/74635c53-27a2-44b8-9aef-42b9c2744a13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park You can take time to visit Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park during your travels to Big Sur. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out its hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Julia-Pfeiffer-Burns-State-Park-California.d6089197.Attraction) ![Partington Cove showing rocky coastline and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327640/eba95e67-61c1-4885-a5e0-39b627d527d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Partington Cove Follow a winding trail through a scenic canyon to a remote bay, which served as a loading harbor for tanbark in the late 1800s. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Partington-Cove-Big-Sur.d6327640.Attraction) ![Point Sur Lightstation State Historic Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327645/e906354a-80d8-45e0-a104-472fa8a3a83a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Big Sur Station After visiting Big Sur Station, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Big Sur. Amble around this romantic area's seaside or seek out the yoga studios. 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