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McWay Falls, Big Sur, California, USA
Roadside attraction
Whether wrapped in winter fog or bathed in summer sun, this stream's subtle spill into the sea is a favourite sight for people cruising the Big Sur stretch of California State Route 1. You can see McWay Falls throughout the year, as long as this famous highway holds up. Here, where the mountains meet the eroding ocean, landslides sometimes force extended closures. Before one such landslide in 1983, McWay Falls plummeted directly into the Pacific, while now it lands on the beach before trickling into the waves. Visitors might be tempted to scramble down for a closer look, but authorities warn against this due to the still-unstable cliffs.
Roadside attraction
Whether wrapped in winter fog or bathed in summer sun, this stream's subtle spill into the sea is a favourite sight for people cruising the Big Sur stretch of California State Route 1. You can see McWay Falls throughout the year, as long as this famous highway holds up. Here, where the mountains meet the eroding ocean, landslides sometimes force extended closures. Before one such landslide in 1983, McWay Falls plummeted directly into the Pacific, while now it lands on the beach before trickling into the waves. Visitors might be tempted to scramble down for a closer look, but authorities warn against this due to the still-unstable cliffs.
This ocean-bound waterfall lies near one of the USA's most famous road trip routes.
© Jamie Friedland / Getty Images 2026-09-11 08:45:51 :