Waterfront Spot
Pfeiffer Beach
93920
"Mind-blowing. That giant rock arch with the perfect keyhole is even more insane in real life"
Dec–Jan the sun shines straight through the keyhole at sunset
Notoriously windy — bring layers even on sunny days
That famous keyhole rock arch you've seen in photos? It's real, and the purple sand beneath your feet makes it feel like another planet. A winding two-mile canyon road leads to one of California's most dramatic shorelines.
Waterfront Spot
Pfeiffer Beach
93920
"Mind-blowing. That giant rock arch with the perfect keyhole is even more insane in real life"
Dec–Jan the sun shines straight through the keyhole at sunset
Notoriously windy — bring layers even on sunny days
That famous keyhole rock arch you've seen in photos? It's real, and the purple sand beneath your feet makes it feel like another planet. A winding two-mile canyon road leads to one of California's most dramatic shorelines.
What are you into?
- Purple sand beach
- Iconic rock arch
- Dramatic sunset views
- Hidden coastal gem
- 93920