The park is named after Julia Pfeiffer Burns who lived in the area for much of her life until her death in 1928 .
Julia Pfeiffer Burns is a respected resident and rancher in the Big Sur region in the early 20th century .
The park is named after Julia Pfeiffer Burns , a respected resident and rancher in the Big Sur region in the early 20th century , who lived in the area for much of her life until her death in 1928 .