Great beach

Pfeiffer Beach

California, United States

Best timeApr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Set inCalifornia, United States

In season~64°F high

Climate48–72°F

Fares from$476

Nearest airportMRY

CurrencyUSD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Pfeiffer Beach

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightSep · 79%

WarmestAug · 72°F

WettestMar

Best windowApr–Jun & Sep–Oct

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Purple-tinged sand and a sea-arch that frames the sunset on the wild Big Sur coast.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pfeiffer Beach?

The best time to visit Pfeiffer Beach is April–June & September–October, in California, United States.

Where is Pfeiffer Beach?

Pfeiffer Beach is in California, United States. The nearest major airport is MRY.

What is Pfeiffer Beach known for?

Purple-tinged sand and a sea-arch that frames the sunset on the wild Big Sur coast.

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