![]() The terrace is all that remains of Waterfall House, the residence of Lathrop and Helen Hooper Brown. While you’re in the area, make sure to hike to the Limekilns nearby! McWay Falls House Special-use permits allow experienced scuba divers to explore the reserve. The rocky shoreline is the access to the underwater park. Many sea and shore birds – Sleek black cormorants, seagulls, brown pelicans, and black oystercatchers also make an appearance.īetween Partington Point and McWay Creek is the Julia Pfeiffer Burns Underwater Area, which was established in 1970 and is now a scuba diving area. Sea otters can sometimes be seen in the cove, and harbor seals and California sea lions are occasional visitors. In March and April, they can be seen returning north to their summer feeding grounds in the North Pacific. ![]() Many whales pass close to shore at this point, and occasionally one will come into the mouth of the cove. In December and January the bench at the end of Overlook trail is an excellent place to watch for gray whales migrating southward to their breeding and calving grounds off the Baja California coast. There is another more secretive waterfall in Big Sur that we found that also flows into the ocean. waterfall is supposedly one of only 8 waterfalls in the US that flows directly into the ocean, but I truly doubt this fact. The panoramic views give you a great idea of how gorgeous Big Sur truly is. ![]() McWay Falls is one of the most beautiful and photographed waterfalls at least in the U.S. **Check out our list of all hidden gems in Big Sur!**
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