Garrapata State Park

It’s amazing place! Garrapata State Park is an absolutely stunning place! The breathtaking views of the ocean, dramatic cliffs, and lush greenery make it a perfect spot for nature lovers. The hiking trails are well-maintained, offering a variety of difficulty levels for everyone. If you enjoy photography, this place is a dream with its incredible scenery and opportunities to spot wildlife. The park is peaceful and not overly crowded, which makes it even more enjoyable. Highly recommend visiting if you’re in the area!

The most stunning scenery for an elopement! Garrapata State Park has plenty of epic backdrops and diverse scenery, from the redwood groves to the bluffs to the rocky beach. You will not be disappointed having your intimate ceremony here, or even just your portraits!

Beautiful views along the CA Highway 1 coast. This is a must see if traveling in the area, as we were through Big Sur, CA. Stop to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. You won’t regret it! 🤩

As a photographer and nature lover, this is my favorite spot in the Big Sur area! It's almost always accessible from the north (locations further south are often impacted by fires and roadwork) and the views here are amazing. The trails along the coast are pretty easy and there's a short climb up some steps if you want a higher viewpoint - totally worth it! Parking is along the road - just need to watch out for cars if you have to walk across the road since some people drive fast here. There are some portapotties at the base of the canyon trail (opposite side of the road from the trails that go along the coast) but otherwise no official bathrooms. I photograph engagement sessions and elopements at this location frequently!

This is a must stop, have a panic by the beautiful beach, explore a bit. There is a little cave, very cool and magical spot. Water is super cold, however, your feet will get used to it after a while. Beautiful beach.

This trail was the highlight of our trip in Big Sur. It's an easy walk along the coastline. The views were just gorgeous! We went there early July and there was a carpet of yellow flowers and some other wildflowers. I highly recommend this place!

Garrapata State Park is absolutely gorgeous! I felt like a bee buzzing around all the beautiful scenery, wishing I could pollinate every pretty flower I saw. The trails are amazing, the views are breathtaking, and the air is so fresh it’s like nature’s very own spa treatment. Highly recommend for a nature fix! 🐝🌸

Parking is basically anywhere you can find off of the 1 and at times can be dangerous. The hikes themselves are easy. You can hike to the top of the point or you can hike down to the water. I recommend passing the main area with all the crowds and entering towards the southern end of the park. No bathrooms or visitor center on the south end.