Andrew Molera State Park
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Andrew Molera State Park
US State Park, California
c/o Monterey District Office
2211 Garden Rd
Monterey, CA 93940
www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=582
Phone: 831-667-2315
Size: 4,766 acres. Location: 20 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1. Facilities: Primitive walk-in trail camp with 24 sites (limit 4 people per site), hiking trails, biking trails, horseback trails, picnic areas, visitor center, exhibits, restrooms. Activities: Camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, surfing, horseback riding, beachcombing. Special Features: Located in the Big Sur area, this park is still relatively undeveloped and offers visitors great hiking, fishing, and beachcombing. The beach is located a mile from the highway at its closest point and is rarely crowded.
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Andrew Molera State Park
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| Location | Monterey County, California, USA |
| Nearest city | Carmel, California |
| Coordinates | 36°17′0″N 121°50′0″W / 36.283333°N 121.833333°WCoordinates: 36°17′0″N 121°50′0″W / 36.283333°N 121.833333°W |
| Area | 4,766 acres (1,929 ha) |
| Established | 1968 |
| Governing body | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Andrew Molera State Park is a state park of California, USA, preserving relatively undeveloped land on the Big Sur coast. Situated at the mouth of the Big Sur River, the property was part of the Rancho El Sur land grant, and later owned by the Cooper-Molera ranching family.[1] The park is named in commemoration of Andrew Molera, who popularized the artichoke in California in 1922.[2] His sister Frances Molera made the name a condition when she sold the property to The Nature Conservancy in 1965.[3]
Activities at the park include hiking, fishing and beachcombing, with miles of trails winding through meadows, beaches and hilltops. A primitive walk-in trail camp, popular with hikers and bikers, is located approximately one-third of a mile from the parking area.[4] It is considered the most reliable surfing area in Big Sur.[5]
The park is 20 miles (32 km) south of Carmel on State Route 1.
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Features
Andrew Molera State Park features the historic Cooper Cabin, built in 1861 or 62. It is the oldest structure in Big Sur.[6] Fur trader Juan Bautista Roger Cooper was Andrew Molera's grandfather.[1]
The Ventana Wildlife Society has established a Discovery Center within the park. The Discovery Center includes exhibits on local wildlife (including the California condor) and a bird banding lab. Scientists and other lab employees give regular tours of Andrew Molera State Park, explaining the flora and fauna that are unique to the area.[5]
The park also features a year-round waterfall, 40-foot (12 m) Highbridge Falls. Other nearby waterfalls include Limekiln Falls, Salmon Creek Falls, McWay Falls in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and Pfeiffer Falls in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.
Recreation
Andrew Molera State Park has over 20 miles (32 km) of hiking trails. Some run along the shore, others along the Big Sur River, while still others climb to high ridges with views of the entire Big Sur coast.
The only camping available in the park is in a 24-site walk-in campground. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.[4] The campground is particularly popular with European visitors.[1] No dogs are allowed on the trails or campground.
Marine Protected Areas
Point Sur State Marine Reserve and Marine Conservation Area are marine protected areas offshore from Andrew Molera State Park. Like underwater parks, these marine protected areas help conserve ocean wildlife and marine ecosystems.
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Andrew Molera State Park: Beach, Headlands Trails". California State Parks. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25208. Retrieved 2011-11-29.
- ^ Ferrary, Jeanette. "Artichokes". VIA Magazine (May/June 2000). http://www.viamagazine.com/top_stories/articles/artichokes00.asp. Retrieved 2011-11-29.
- ^ "Discover California State Parks in the Monterey Area". California State Parks. http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/24317/files/montereystateparks.pdf. Retrieved 2011-11-29.
- ^ a b "Andrew Molera SP". California State Parks. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=582. Retrieved 2011-11-29.
- ^ a b "Andrew Molera State Park". Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau. http://www.seemonterey.com/big-sur-california/andrew-molera-state-park-big-sur-california. Retrieved 2011-11-29.
- ^ Davis, Kathleen E.. "Big Sur Cabin". California State Parks. http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=23082. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
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