Limekiln State Park
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This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
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Very crowded, parking fills up early
Best: Visit in off-season or try alternatives
Hidden in a lush Big Sur canyon, Limekiln preserves historic lime kilns from the 1880s alongside redwood groves and a beautiful waterfall. Limekiln Creek flows through the park to the ocean, creating a unique ecosystem where redwoods meet the sea. The short hike to Limekiln Falls rewards with a 100-foot cascade, while the beach offers tide pooling and stunning coastal views. This small park packs tremendous diversity: inland forest trails, historic industrial archaeology, and rocky coastline all within a compact area.
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Russian Gulch State Park
Mendocino Coast gem with Devil's Punchbowl sea cave, waterfall, and redwood canyon.
Why go: Similar coastal scenery, waterfalls, hiking experience
Around 261 miles away
