Jade Cove

Big Sur, California · Beach

A rugged rocky cove along Big Sur's Highway 1, famous as the world's only concentrated underwater nephrite jade deposit. Visitors hike a short bluff trail and descend steeply to the shore to hunt for jade, explore tide pools, and enjoy dramatic coastal scenery.

Campgrounds

• Plaskett Creek Campground — 46 sites · 166 ft · reserve

Coordinates: 35.9179, -121.4729.

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