Pfeiffer Beach

Pfeiffer Beach, United States

From series “Top 15 Most Romantic Beaches on Earth”

Located on the territory of the State of California, Pfeiffer Beach, is more known to general public under the unofficial name of Rainbow Beach. The main feature of this beach is multi-colored sand, which can take shades from caramel, to saturated violet. The unusual colour of sand is due to the high content of manganese in it, which, when interacting with water, creates patterns on a sandy surface of incredible beauty.

Pfeiffer Beach, United States
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Pfeiffer Beach, United States Rest on the sandy coast of lavender colour is one of the most romantic events that you can imagine. Pfeiffer Beach is safely hidden behind a chain of precipitous rocks. The way to it will not be the easiest and not the fastest one. Many experienced tourists rush to the beach in the afternoon to meet the sunset on the coast. The setting sun against the background of purple sand looks just amazing. You can make a lot of spectacular memorable photos.

The patterns on the rainbow-coloured beach are constantly changing, so every visit to this place is peculiar. In addition to the beach there are several interesting sights, so hikers can explore the picturesque surroundings and elicit the secrets of local nature. Next - Shell Beach

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'ATM' located in 3.2 km ( check the route on the map).
Fuel station: 'Ripplewood Resort' in 3.21 km
Supermarket: 'Big Sur Lodge General Store' in 2.97 km
Parking: 'Day Use Lot #2' in 3.36 km
Apotheek: 'Clubhouse Organics Collective' in 23 km
Police station: 'Carmel Police Department' in 36 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Big Sur Lodge Restaurant' in 2.97 km

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