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Hiking Trails and Beaches in the South Coast of Big Sur

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Limekiln - An easy hike up to the old llimekilns, a waterfall trail, and beach. Park at the top and walk down or pay the day use fee.

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Vicente Flat - A popular uphill hike that can bring you all the way up to cone peak. Across from Kirk Creek Campground.

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Mill Creek - A meandering trail Down to the creek and up through the redwoods. 1 mile up Nacimiento Rd off of Hwy 1.

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Mill Creek Beach - A day use picnic area with beaches and bathrooms. 

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Pacific Valley Bluff - Mellow trails that lead down to secluded coves. Multilple access points over cattle guard.

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Prewitt - A hike into the mountians that can be a big loop and also a trail down to the beach. At the USFS Fire Station.

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Sand Dollar Beach - A large beach with breaking waves. Just north of Plaskett Creek Campground.

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Jade Cove​​​​​ - ​A trail down a steep cliff to a rocky shoreline and also mellow bluff trails. 1/2 mile south of Sand Dollar.

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Willow Creek - A day use picnic area with with a creek and bathrooms. A vista in the upper parking lot. 

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Cruickshank - A trail leading up the canyon and by the creek. Near Gorda Mt Rd.

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Salmon Creek - A popular 100' waterfall a short walk from the car and longer hikes as well. Near the old Salmon Creek Ranger Station.

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