Sunday, July 28, 2024

State Route 1 & Julia Pfeiffer Burns SP - Monterey County, CA

On 1 June 2024, my parents and I went for a drive along State Route 1 in Monterey County, CA. We visited Hurricane Point Vista Point, Seal Beach Overlook, and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

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Since we were traveling really far south on State Route 1 this day, we didn't stop at any places before Bixby Creek Bridge. Our first stop was Hurricane Point Vista Point.

A scenery photo of Bixby Creek Bridge, mountains, clouds, and the Pacific Ocean. The photo was shot at Hurricane Point Vista Point next to State Route 1 in Monterey County, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 21' 28" N 121° 54' 09" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of clouds, mountains, Pacific Ocean, and Pride of Madeira Flowers (Echium candicans) (bottom left). The photo was shot at Seal Beach Overlook in Monterey County, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 12' 05" N 121° 43' 42" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

Next, we arrive at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Monterey County, CA.

A scenery photo of clouds, mountains, and Pacific Ocean. The photo was shot at a turn out on the side of State Route 1 in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Monterey County, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 10' 24" N 121° 32' 00" W

A scenery photo of clouds, mountains, trees, and Pacific Ocean. The photo was shot at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Vista Point on the side of State Route 1 in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Monterey County, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 10' 10" N 121° 41' 05" W

Next we arrive at McWay Falls in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. The GPS coordinates for the photos taken there is at 36° 09' 34" N 121° 40' 18" W.

A scenery photo of McWay Falls, McWay Beach, McWay Cove, and Pacific Ocean. The photo was shot on Waterfall Overlook Trail in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Monterey County, CA.

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of McWay Falls, McWay Beach, McWay Cove, and Pacific Ocean. The photo was shot on Waterfall Overlook Trail in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Monterey County, CA

A long exposure scenery photo of McWay Falls, McWay Beach, McWay Cove, and Pacific Ocean. The long exposure effect was achieved using an ND filter. The photo was shot on Waterfall Overlook Trail in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Monterey County, CA

A black and white process of the photo above.

A long exposure scenery photo of McWay Falls, McWay Beach, McWay Cove, and Pacific Ocean. The long exposure effect was achieved using an ND filter. The photo was shot on Waterfall Overlook Trail in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Monterey County, CA

A long exposure scenery photo of McWay Falls, McWay Beach, McWay Cove, and Pacific Ocean. The long exposure effect was achieved using an ND filter. The photo was shot on Waterfall Overlook Trail in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Monterey County, CA

A scenery photo of McWay Falls, McWay Beach, McWay Cove, and Pacific Ocean. The photo was shot on Waterfall Overlook Trail in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Monterey County, CA

Next we started our drive home.

A scenery photo of Bixby Creek Bridge, mountains, clouds, and the Pacific Ocean. The photo was shot at Hurricane Point Vista Point next to State Route 1 in Monterey County, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 21' 27" N 121° 54' 10" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

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