The State Parks sponsored activities run from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Park Day use fees apply for nature walks and activities. Junior Ranger, and Ranger Cubs program and activities.
*Park Day Use fees apply for nature walks and activities.
*Don’t forget to check out our programs for children of all ages on the Junior Ranger/Ranger Cubs Flyer!
Saturday, May 25th
10:00 a.m. JUNIOR RANGERS– REDWOODS (children ages 7-12 only)
Come have some fun discovering our majestic California Coastal Redwoods and find out why they are so special. Meet Sara for this one-hour program of activities at the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campfire Center near Day Use Lot #1.
11:30 a.m. Ranger Cubs (ages 6 and under)
Children and parents join us for a half hour of story telling, art projects and games. Meet Sara at the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campfire Center near Day Use Lot #1.
8:30 p.m. Nature Walk "Creatures of the Night"
Join Park Interpreter Sara for a peek into the night life of Big Sur. Discover how animals use their senses in the dark during this one hour program. Wear warm clothes and bring a flashlight (with a red mode if you have one) for this easy one mile walk. Meet at the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campfire Center.
Sunday, May 26th
11:00 a.m. Children’s Nature Walk: "Flower Power- The plants of Big Sur"
Join Sara for an hour of fun games, and a little walking. Discover the many plants of Big Sur and how they grow. All ages welcome, meet at the Campfire Center.
2:00 p.m. Nature Walk: "Big Sur through the Ages"
Discover how natural and cultural forces have shaped the landscape and the people who have lived here. Visit John Pfeiffer’s Homestead cabin, see some of the effects of recent fire activity and look for threatened Steelhead Trout. Wear river shoes if you want to get wet. Meet Sara at the green fire gate near Day Use Lot #3.
Monday, May 27th
10:00 a.m. Nature Walk "Discovering Pfeiffer Falls"
Meet Park Interpreter Sara for a moderate hike up the Valley View trail to the base of Pfeiffer Falls. This is a ¾ mile one-way walk to the waterfall ~45 minutes. Meet at the Nature Cent
Saturday June 1st
10:00 a.m. JUNIOR RANGERS– ECOLOGY(children ages 7-12 only)
Come have some fun discovering the plants and animals of Big Sur and how they are all connected. Meet Sara for one hour of activities at the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campfire Center.
11:30 a.m. Ranger Cubs (ages 6 and under)
Children and parents join us for a half hour of story telling, games and a short walk. Meet Sara at the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campfire Center.
7:30 p.m. Sunset Hike: "Sunset Stroll"
Meet Sara for a one-mile walk out through Molera Headlands for a sunset view of the ocean. Bring a jacket and dress warmly, as it may be windy. We will end at the ocean so you can take your time walking back (45 minutes one way). Meet at the Andrew Molera State Park Parking Lot.
Sunday, June 2nd
10:00 a.m. Nature Walk "Discovering Pfeiffer Falls"
Meet Park Interpreter Sara for a moderate hike up the Valley View trail to the base of Pfeiffer Falls. This is a ¾ mile one-way walk to the waterfall ~45 minutes. Meet at the Nature Center.
On-going tours and visitor centers:
Point Sur Lightstation State Historic Park Tours
"Walking Tour into the Past" Volunteer led, three-hour walking tour on paved road. The walk is less than a mile but with a rise in elevation of 300′. Meet along the West Side of Highway 1, ¼ mile north of Pt. Sur Naval facility. Arrive early. Tour size limited. Tours- Saturday: 10 a.m., 2 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m., and Wednesday: 10 a.m., 2 p.m. Admission Adult: $12.00; Ages 6-17: $5.00; Age 5 and under: free.
Molera Ranch House Museum
Find out what it was like to live in Big Sur 100 years ago? Located at Andrew Molera State Park, the Ranch House is open for visitors Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. when a volunteer is available.
Ernst Ewoldsen Nature Center
Located near the Pfeiffer Falls/Valley View trailhead is open for visitors Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. Come discover what lives here!
California Condor Discovery Center
Come learn about the magnificent condors and the reintroduction program run by the Ventana Wildlife Society. The center is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located at Andrew Molera State Park.
Thank you for visiting Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Please be patient as we work to re-open areas of the park after the Basin Complex Fire of 2008 and winter mudflows. Oak Grove and Pfeiffer Falls trails remain closed due to damages. Please stay out of all closed areas.
