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Big Sur for San Francisco Hikers
Big Sur Lodge is one of Big Sur for San Francisco Hikers.

1. Big Sur Lodge

6.5
47225 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Hotel · 8 tips and reviews

Brett L.Brett Lider: Reasonably-priced cabins and very cheap drive-in tent sites can be found here. If getting a cabin, ask for one with a fireplace!

Big Sur Bakery is one of Big Sur for San Francisco Hikers.

2. Big Sur Bakery

8.3
47540 CA-1, Big Sur, CA
Bakery · 69 tips and reviews

Brett L.Brett Lider: The best breakfast place in Big Sur. Great views and pretty good hot breakfast items in addition to bakery items.

Henry Miller Memorial Library is one of Big Sur for San Francisco Hikers.

3. Henry Miller Memorial Library

7.9
48603 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Bookstore · 10 tips and reviews

Brett L.Brett Lider: The best place in the world to listen to live music. Check to see if a show is playing during your stay in the area. And bring a blanket. Or three.

Nepenthe is one of Big Sur for San Francisco Hikers.

4. Nepenthe

8.1
48510 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
New American Restaurant · 126 tips and reviews

Brett L.Brett Lider: Amazing architecture and even better views. Yes, the food is expensive but overall is the best value in Big Sur.

Hawthorne Gallery is one of Big Sur for San Francisco Hikers.

5. Hawthorne Gallery

48485 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Art Gallery · 2 tips and reviews

Brett L.Brett Lider: Kick-ass sculpture garden.

Mount Manuel Summit is one of Big Sur for San Francisco Hikers.

6. Mount Manuel Summit

Big Sur, CA
Hiking Trail · 1 tip

Brett L.Brett Lider: Get here via the out-and-back from Julia Pfeiffer State Park in Big Sur or hike the point-to-point. Google around for directions, but here is a link: http://www.summitpost.org/mount-manuel/150770

Pfeiffer Beach is one of Big Sur for San Francisco Hikers.

7. Pfeiffer Beach

9.0
Sycamore Canyon Road Big Sur (at Highway 1), Big Sur, CA
Beach · 32 tips and reviews

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: Drive down the windy dirt road until you get to the state park parking lot, then it’s a short walk to the beach. Check out the purple sand and dramatic vistas http://bit.ly/Zr8zjB

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is one of Big Sur for San Francisco Hikers.

8. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

8.7
65084 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
State or Provincial Park · 23 tips and reviews

Brett L.Brett Lider: Great drive-in tent-camping.