Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
the last at Mile 65.3. The turnouts correspond to numbered gates. Gates 17, 17A, 18,
and 19 lead to Garrapata State Beach, while gates 8, 9, and 10 lead to the Soberanes
Point trails.
VISITOR CENTER:
Big Sur Station: (831) 667-2315. The station is on Highway
1, 18 miles south of Garrapata State Park. Open daily 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Memorial Day
through Labor Day, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. the rest of the year.
NEAREST CAMPGROUNDS:
The nearest developed state campground is at
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
(see for details). The nearest walk-in campground is at
Andrew Molera State Park
(see for details).
INFORMATION:
Park closes at sunset. Camping and fires are not permitted. Dogs
are only allowed on Garrapata Beach (not on trails) and must be kept on a leash at all
times (6-foot maximum). Bicycles are permitted only on Rocky Ridge Trail. Do not
remove plants, minerals, or other natural features.
WEBSITE:
parks.ca.gov
PHONE:
(831) 624-4909
Enjoy the journey along the many short spur trails that lead to dramatic vistas and
sheltered coves within Garrapata.
