Little Sur River Beach is a charming sandy spot nestled between Big Sur and Carmel-by-the-Sea, offering picturesque views of dunes, drift logs, and steep mountains. While the beach itself is privately owned by El Sur Ranch, visitors can still admire its beauty from pull-out parking areas along Highway 1. Keep an eye out for a rock arch visible in the distance if you park north of the beach and look south. Although you can't set foot on the sand, Little Sur River Beach is worth a quick stop to snap some photos and soak in the coastal scenery.