Partington Cove 1
Waterfront Spot
Partington Cove 2
Partington Cove 3
Partington Cove 4
Partington Cove 5

Partington Cove

Open

Big Sur

🦦Otters spotted here from time to time
🌅Sunset views are stunning from the cove
👟Wear waterproof shoes with good grip

Hike through a lumber-lined 1800s tunnel to reach brilliant aqua coves with tidepools teeming with hermit crabs and sea anemones. Two trails split at the bottom—one leads to a rocky beach, the other through the tunnel to stunning ocean views.

Historic tunnel hike
Tidepool exploration
Rocky cove views
Steep forest descent