McWay Cove Tours

Photo by Terry Fletcher
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Admire the rushing waters of McWay Cove. It's even more picturesque after heavy rainfall!

When you've finished up at this cascade of water in Big Sur, why not make your way to Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, McWay Falls, and Partington Cove? They're not very far from McWay Cove and also popular with many tourists.

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Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Northeast Carmel
per person
Oct 17 - Oct 20
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Las Vegas (LAS) to Monterey (MRY)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
limited parking - need to take Uber to go downtown or else lose parking space and go a block away for pay parking. no air-conditioning & street noise - I mean you were using them for previous complementary ear plugs available as well as an electric fan.

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn

Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn

4 out of 5
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per person
Oct 17 - Oct 20
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Las Vegas (LAS) to Monterey (MRY)
8.8/10 Excellent! (119 reviews)
It's a nice property, nice views. I wasn't a fan of the people around us and how noisy they were. It felt like we were staying in a parking lot.

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

4 out of 5
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per person
Oct 17 - Oct 20
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Las Vegas (LAS) to Monterey (MRY)
8.4/10 Very Good! (759 reviews)
Service from the front desk to the valet to the restaurant was top notch. Super helpful and very attentive. Loved the vibe of the whole property! The live music was great and the martinis were great!

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Popular places to visit

McWay Falls featuring a sandy beach and a waterfall

McWay Falls

Walk to this pretty waterfall, stand at viewpoints with superb coastal views and spot varied wildlife in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

McWay Falls
Partington Cove which includes forests, hiking or walking and general coastal views

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

You can take time to visit Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park during your travels to Big Sur. Amble around the area's seaside, or seek out its hiking trails.

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Partington Cove featuring mountains and rocky coastline

Partington Cove

Follow a winding trail through a scenic canyon to a remote bay, which served as a loading harbor for tanbark in the late 1800s.

Partington Cove
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park which includes mountains, general coastal views and landscape views

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Hike, camp or picnic among the redwood trees, waterfalls and dramatic coastal cliffs that have inspired artists, poets and writers for the past century.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Pfeiffer Beach

Pfeiffer Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Pfeiffer Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Big Sur. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside, or seek out the hiking trails.

Pfeiffer Beach
On our last day in Big Sur and in Cali, we wanted to *hit the beach*. This was one of the closer ones to our campsite and was well worth the little hike! It was covered in cool driftwood sculptures and this amazing view. #LifeAtExpedia

Andrew Molera State Park

You can take time to visit Andrew Molera State Park during your travels to Big Sur. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the hiking trails.

Andrew Molera State Park

Best Lodging Options Near McWay Cove

Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge

3 out of 5
47225 Highway One, Big Sur, CA
Big Sur Lodge
Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort

4.5 out of 5
48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA
Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort
Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn

5 out of 5
47900 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Post Ranch Inn
Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge

3 out of 5
62400 California 1, Big Sur, CA
Lucia Lodge
Relax to the Sound of the River while you soak in a Private Hot Tub

Relax to the Sound of the River while you soak in a Private Hot Tub

Carmel Valley
Relax to the Sound of the River while you soak in a Private Hot Tub
New! Soak in a Hot Tub at this Romantic Tree House Surrounded by Trees

New! Soak in a Hot Tub at this Romantic Tree House Surrounded by Trees

Carmel Valley
New! Soak in a Hot Tub at this Romantic Tree House Surrounded by Trees
3921 Eyas - Openings for Car Week and August

3921 Eyas - Openings for Car Week and August

Carmel
3921 Eyas - Openings for Car Week and August
Hidden Valley Inn

Hidden Valley Inn

2.5 out of 5
102 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA
Hidden Valley Inn
Little European Lodge

Little European Lodge

3.5 out of 5
45 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA
Little European Lodge
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