There is, however, purple sand. Yes, really. You'll find it at Pfeiffer Beach, an underrated California beach in Big Sur. Pfeiffer Beach is about 3 hours from San Francisco and 6 hours from Los ...

Not all beaches feature golden sands and blue waters; some have smoky gray, black, green, purple, and even red sand. The ...

The intensity of the pink sand is affected by factors like the tide. Technically, Pfeiffer Beach along California’s Central Coast is more purple than pink. Thank the manganese garnet from nearby ...