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…McWay Falls, Big Sur, California - 16/06/2016. McWay Falls is a 24m waterfall that flows year-round from McWay Creek in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, California. The waterfall is one of two in California that cascade directly into the ocean.  The site in which the viewing area is located used to be a residence owned by Lathrop and Hélène Brown in the 1930s. The remains of the house + foundations can be seen at the site which was donated to the state in 1961 after the passing of Lathrop Brown.  McWay Falls was on my list of places to check out while driving Big Sur, as you can probably see why. Mum and I were driving along the coast, checking out the views, chatting, listening to music etc and then all of a sudden there was a bit of traffic backed up with a lot of cars parked along the side of the road. It was a little scary as the road is so narrow and then the cars parked on the side of it as well - there was not a whole lot of space to move. But we weren't sure what was happening until we passed a sign that said McWay Falls and as soon as I saw the sign I told Mum to pull over. Where? Well, we were lucky as we were driving, a car was about to pull out so we took their park - which was slightly an illegal park but I feel everyone parked on the side of the road was parked illegally so anyway, moving on.  Mum decided she’d stay in the car and wait for me. I knew I’d have to walk close to the edge and it probably was a little high up so I understood why Mum wouldn't want to come with me. The walk itself along the viewing area wasn't too bad but a little uncomfortable. The view, however, made up for it! It was absolutely stunning! The water was crystal blue with the white frothy bubbles from the waves, the Canariensis Palm (last picture) and Yucca Flower (picture 2) were the perfect extra focal points for a postcard perfect picture. It really is as beautiful in person as what it looks in the pictures.  It is illegal to go down to the beach area as to get down there is very dangerous. Which is also why the view is as amazing as it is - the beach isnt crowded with people.  I walked around the viewing area for a bit, talking in the view and really trying to appreciate where I was, the scenery and the fact the weather was so perfect! Also keeping in mind Mum was waiting in the car so I didn't take too long.  I started to walk back and decided to go a different way than when I went down. To get to the viewing area, I followed this other group down this slightly steep edge to the track. But going down would probably be easier than getting back up, so I decided to take the actual track back around to the car, which was about a 10 minute walk along McWay Creek. I passed the carpark for the stop and heard a lady telling a car that they were at capacity but also that it cost $20 to park! So lucky Mum and I got the park that we did!  I got back to the car and told Mum she had to get outa the car and at least face her fear of water + heights a little because she could not have driven Big Sur without seeing this! we walked along the road up to see the view which wasn't as bad as the walking track, which was good cause I really wanted Mum to see this!  After spending maybe an hour parked at McWay falls, Mum and I continued on. I’m so glad I got to see McWay Falls and the beach! I hope that it stays as beautiful as it is + that the amount of people that visit it don't abuse it! It is so absolutely beautiful! 

McWay Falls - Big Sur, California, USA

Big Sur, CA

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McWay Falls, Big Sur, CA

Getting to show the one that I love the place that I called home for most of my life was just what the heart needed. #yesigrewuphere #juliapfeifferburns #mcwaywaterfall #bigsur #mybestfriend #cheesefest #imasap @italiansauce78