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magical pfeiffer beach

July 27, 2019
Big Sur

Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, California is two miles down a mostly one lane road. As you might imagine, during the summer it can be a frightening proposition. It also is one of the windiest spot with sand that buffets your face…nature’s idea of dermabrasion! All this aside, it is the beach made famous in the iconic Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton movie, The Sandpiper. When the crowds are gone, it can actually take your breath away with its sheer beauty.

On a recent early morning excursion, the fog and wind were at bay, the light was magical, and although pictures surely do not do it justice, they are a lovely reminder to me of a pristine morn in one of the most spiritual places on earth…

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Entrance to Pfeiffer Beach
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Dunes and cypress
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Magical Pfeiffer Beach
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Golden light
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Wave action
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The famous arch
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Purple sand
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Light and fog
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Rock Formations
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Foam
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In between
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Sun kissed wave
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A spot of red
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Until next time

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  • Bhupinder Dosanjh July 28, 2019 at 7:42 pm

    Beautiful pictures Elizabeth, such a wonderful place and of course, I love that film!

    • Elizabeth Burns July 29, 2019 at 4:00 pm

      I thought of you Pinder when I was there. πŸ™‚

  • Reba July 29, 2019 at 12:13 am

    Beautiful sights!

    • Elizabeth Burns July 29, 2019 at 3:59 pm

      Thank you! It’s a special spot for sure. πŸ™‚

  • Deborah Robinson August 8, 2019 at 4:25 pm

    One of my favorite places/beaches; you captured it’s magic, perfectly. Now, I’m homesick…….in a good way.

    • Elizabeth Burns August 10, 2019 at 4:34 pm

      Thank you, Deborah. It is such a special and magical place and to be there early before the summer crowds was a gift! πŸ™‚