Willow Creek Beach Day Use
Take a break from the world’s hullabaloo at an enchanting hidden beach, where Willow Creek flows down and pools beside a towering cliff. Pack a picnic and enjoy the beauty of the day at Big Sur’s Willow Creek Day Use Area, with gorgeous views of surf, sand and sun.
General Information
Parking area along Highway 1 offers beautiful scenic views. No Recreational Vehicles longer than 20 feet.
The Willow Creek Beach Day Use Area is managed by the Parks Management Company for the Forest Service.
January - December
Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- No overnight camping, day use area only.
- For current Fire Restrictions: Check the Alerts and Fire Danger Status menu above and the Current Conditions webpage.
- Pack out what you pack in and Leave No Trace!
$10/day per vehicle for parking or you can purchase and display the Parks Management Company (PMC) Annual Pass. More information at: www.campone.com
- Dogs MUST be on a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control [36 CFR 261.16(j)]. Read more info about pet ethics.
Address: 406 S. Mildred Street King City, CA 93930
Phone: 831-385-5434
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed for lunch 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 35.892991
Longitude: -121.460928
Elevation
120
Directions
Highway 1, 28 miles north San Simeon State Park.
Parking
yes
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are not available at this site.
