Pfeiffer Beach
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Pfeiffer Beach | |
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  Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 36°14′19″N 121°49′03″W / 36.23861°N 121.81750°W | |
| Location | Big Sur, Monterey County, California |
| Age | Cretaceous |
| Elevation | 0 m |
| Topo map | USGS Pfeiffer Point |
Pfeiffer Beach is located in the Big Sur region of California. It is one of the most popular beaches on the Central Coast[1] and is well known for Keyhole Rock, a popular photography subject. On a limited number of days in December and January each year, photographers crowd the beach to obtain pictures of the setting sun visible through the arch. Due to the steep terrain prevalent along the Big Sur coast, it is one of the few ocean access points within Big Sur[1][2]
The road and the beach are within the Los Padres National Forest. The road is named for the Western Sycamores that grow along the road and near the beach.[3]
The weather from June to August can be foggy and cold, known locally as "June Gloom."[4]
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