In 1769, an expedition led by Gaspar de Portolà were the first Europeans Daunted by the sheer cliffs, his party avoided the area and pressed far inland. The awesome beauty of those rugged cliffs draws visitors from around the world today.
Situated precisely where the Santa Lucia Mountain Range rises from the sea, San Carpaforo beach is a pristine delight with a very special ambience and feel. It is located just below the true Ragged Point, 1.8 miles south of Ragged Point Inn.
San Carpoforo is a Central Coast favorite of surfers, anglers, rockhounds, birdwatchers and wildflower enthusiasts.