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 Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park has an active Guided Hikes, Junior Rangers, and Ranger Cubs programs through the summer months. A series of activities for the whole family. If you happen to be coming from another local campground or Inn, entrance to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park for the Campfire Program is FREE! When entering the park, let the Ranger at the kiosk know that you're there for the Campfire Program and they'll issue you an evening pass. Park day use fees apply for Nature Walks and daytime activities.
Be sure to check out the Calendar of Events for other music, arts, and activities going on in Big Sur. In addition to what is listed on this website, other websites list their own music and calendar of events. So be sure to check around on the web or while you're in Big Sur for entertainment that suits your fancy.
Saturday, July 4th
Happy Independence Day– No Fireworks are allowed. Please remember fire safety and never leave a campfire or BB-Q unattended. Thank You!
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. “Morning with the Songbirds" Join Ventana Wildlife Society's- Big Sur Ornithology Lab and observe a bird banding demonstration, accompany staff on a visit to nets to remove birds. Park vehicles in the Andrew Molera State Park parking lot and walk back out past the kiosk and turn right down the gravel road 150 yards to the brown barn.
10:00 a.m. JUNIOR RANGERS (children ages 7-12 only)
Come have some fun and find out what life was like as a Big Sur Pioneer. Meet Park Interpreter Sara for one hour of activities and games at the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground kiosk.
11:00 a.m. Birding with Bill - Come to Andrew Molera State park and discover the Birds or Big Sur. Bring water, layered clothing, sturdy shoes and hike through one of the richest riparian habitats in the area. Meet at the Andrew Molera State Park kiosk.
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 Park Interpreter Sara at the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground kiosk.
2:00 p.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 ≤ mile one-way walk to the waterfall ~45 minutes. Meet at the Nature Center.
Sunday, July 5th
10:00 a.m. Nature Walk: “Gear Shifts: Rapid Changes in Big Sur’s Terrain” Although best known for its beauty and scale, Big Sur offers a great diversity of plants, animals and climates. We will explore how and why Big Sur can feel so different in just a matter of minutes. Meet Park Interpreter Sara for this one and a half hour walk in front of the Big Sur Lodge Restaurant.
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 Rainbow Trout. Wear river shoes if you want to get wet. Meet Park Interpreter Sara at Day Use Lot #3.
Monday, July 6th
7:30 p.m. Special Moonlight Tour of Point Sur Lightstation. Prices- Adults $15 Children 6-17 $10,
Tuesday, July 7th
10:00 a.m. JUNIOR RANGERS (children ages 7-12) Come meet Sara for an hour of Junior Ranger activities. Learn more about watersheds and have fun too!!! Meet at the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground kiosk.
11:30 a.m. Ranger Cubs (ages 6 and under)
Children and parents join us for a half hour of story telling, games and activities. Meet Park Interpreter Sara at the Campground kiosk.
6:30 p.m. Nature Walk: “Where the Beefalo Roam” Meet Ranger Brent and discover stories of Big Sur’s past. This is a one-mile walk out through Molera Headlands to the Big Sur River Mouth (45 minutes one-way). We will end the near the beach, so you can take your time walking back or enjoy the sunset. Bring a jacket as it may be windy. Meet near the flagpole at the Andrew Molera State Park parking lot.
7:30 p.m. Special Moonlight Tour of Point Sur Lightstation Prices- Adults $15 Children 6-17 $10, for tour information or where to meet see below.
State Park Activities
* = Park Day use fees may apply for nature walks and daytime activities.
Discovery Center - Ventana Wildlife Society Discovery Center located at Andrew Molera State Park. Friday, Saturday & Sunday year round. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Molera Ranch House Museum - Located at Andrew Molera State Park, the Ranch House is open for visitors Thursday thru Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ernst Ewoldsen Nature Center - Located near the Pfeiffer Falls trailhead is open for visitors Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come discover what lives here!
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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 feet. Meet along the west side of Highway 1, 1/8 mile north of Pt Sur Naval facility. Arrive early.
Tour size limited. Tours-Saturday 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.,
Wednesday 10 a.m., 2 p.m. More information about Point Sur Lightstation.
Download a birder's checklist of all the birds known to exist in Big Sur.
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