Limekiln State Park, Big Sur Coast
Limekiln State Park is a stop along the Big Sur Coast Drive from San Simeon to Lucia. It has a beach that is like a dream! I have magical memories from my time there.
Because of the Regent landslide, you can currently (2025) only get here from the south or San Simeon end of the Big Sur Drive.
Here a crystal clear river leads into the ocean. Strewn on the sand, beside the river, are huge sparkling white rocks. We walked from the parking lot through the forest, on a bridge over the stream, then dipped our toes in the river. After, we sat on the smooth rocks, peered up at the high concrete overpass bridge, and listened to the crashing ocean. It was a wonderful stop! There are clean restrooms at this stop.
The second time I visited, I took off my shoes and socks to cross the shallow river and reach the shore. Here I stood on a huge grey rock, with the ocean swooshing all around me. It was exhilarating! You can hear the pebbles on shore being rolled by the waves. It's wonderful, like ASMR!
The trail to the falls has moss-covered rocks and lovely forest, but it is currently (2025) closed.
Bring a $10 bill in cash, because the ranger doesn't give change for a $20 bill.
Excitement builds as you reach the beach!
The concrete overpass you walk under to get to the beach.
Picnic at the beach.
The river that leads to the sea.
The water is so clear!
Log by the river.
Rocks to play with at the river.
Giant driftwood on the beach.
Driftwood and huge rocks.
Reflections in the river, and water rushing over rocks.
I love where a river leads to the sea!
Wow, the sights at the beach!
Looking at rocks through the clear water is a joy.
Funny rocks at the headland.
The concrete overpass.
I love the different colors of the rocks!!
The stream beside you as you walk to the beach.
The forest and stream, by the parking lot.
View of Limekiln Beach.
Water swooshing around a big gray rock that you can stand on!
The color of the water on a sunny July day!
The rock formations on the south end of the beach.
The wonderful pebbles, bright water, and steep cliffs!
Kelp on the shore.
Rocks by the shore.
The bridge north of Limekiln State Beach.
The river as it reaches the ocean.
Little strange rock offshore and blue line near the horizon, as seen from the highway south of Limekiln State Beach.
Entrance a $10 bill in cash, no change given, paid to the ranger at the gate (this is a private ranger station so your receipt from parking at other stations in Big Sur does not count).
Last Updated: Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:09:22 GMT
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