Pfeiffer-Redwood Creek

Pfeiffer-Redwood Creek is a verdant enclave within the larger Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, where towering coast redwoods shade a clear, rocky creek. The main trail follows the creek, crossing it several times via footbridges, and winds through ferns, mossy logs, and wildflowers. This is one of the best places in Big Sur to experience the quiet majesty of an old-growth redwood forest without a strenuous climb. The air is cool and fragrant, and the only sounds are birdsong and the gentle rush of water.

Don't miss

• Walk the easy Pfeiffer-Redwood Creek Trail to see massive redwoods up close
• Cross the creek on rustic bridges and look for salamanders in the shallows
• Photograph the dappled light filtering through the redwood canopy

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Pfeiffer-Redwood Creek

Cheapest way inDriving the California Coast: A Self-Guided Audio Tour4.6★ · 17 travelers2–3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$15 per personSee dates →Most bookedRedwoods Railbike Along Pudding Creek4.7★ · 260 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$286 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleBig Sur McWay Falls opt 4 or 5 Hour Private Tour up to 12 ppl4.9★ · 62 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$328 per personSee dates →