Partington Point to McWay Falls - Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

A 1,680-acre underwater reserve with a great variety of marine life.
Special-use permits are required for scuba diving.  Environmental,
hike-in camp site are available next to the 80-ft. waterfall.  
The coves are protected from rough surf by granite rock out crops
and water bound points.  Water in the coves rolls like a big bath tub.

Recommended access is by the Partington Cove
36 miles south of Carmel - Rio Road
55 miles north of San Simeon

Diving Permits can be obtained at Big Sur Station.  

Buddy system only - min 2 diver max of ten.  
Bring dive card.  Fill out a simple form.
Camp site can be arranged for at Pfeiffer Burns at the Camp Host located east of the
highway, south side of the canyon in a parking lot.
Call 831.667.2315 (Big Sur Station) for more information.

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