Garrapata state park

With a spectacular rocky shoreline, steep mountains, hiking trails, redwood canyons, and a sandy beach, Garrapata State Park is a Big Sur hidden treasure

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Do you wish to escape the crowds to expierence the beauty of the HW 101 coast? More details in my Garrapata Guide.

Hike Calla Lily Valley at Garrapata State Park. This little valley is a hidden gem on the central California coast in the winter and spring. #garrapatastatepark #california #bigsur #monterey #centralcoast

Garrapata State Park has 2-miles of California’s most incredible coastline. Garrapata State Park is located 15 minutes south of Carmel, along Highway 1. Walk down the stairs to stunning Garrapata Beach. The wooden staircase down to the beach, is 500 feet north of Garrapata Creek Bridge.

Garrapata Beach at Garrapata State Park is located along the northern Big Sur coastline about ten miles south of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The waterfront of the

Ranked #7 of 158 attractions in Carmel. Been here too? Add it to your map!

A visit to Big Sur would not be complete without a visit to Garrapata State Park, a beautiful coastal area located close to Carmel.

Garrapata State Park is a don't miss park right off Highway 1! With awesome scenic trails, a stunning beach, and calla lily fields...

I got up close to this beautiful bluff lettuce which meant I was on the cliff above this incoming wave doing my best not to lose my tripod to the sea. Unlike the carpeting of iceplant in the foreground and background, this colorful bluff lettuce is native to Northern California and Oregon.