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Big Sur

Big Sur

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Created by Angel Vortex • Updated On: June 26, 2017
Highway 1 - Carmel / Big Sur is one of Big Sur.

1. Highway 1 - Carmel / Big Sur

CA Hwy 1, Carmel, CA
Road · 7 tips and reviews
Madonna Inn is one of Big Sur.

2. Madonna Inn

8.5
100 Madonna Rd (101 Freeway), San Luis Obispo, CA
Inn · 93 tips and reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is one of Big Sur.

3. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

9.2
1 Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA
Resort · 123 tips and reviews
Gray Whale Cove Trail is one of Big Sur.

4. Gray Whale Cove Trail

8.6
Hwy 1, Pacifica, CA
Hiking Trail · 5 tips and reviews
McWay Falls is one of Big Sur.

5. McWay Falls

8.7
Cabrillo Hwy, Big Sur, CA
Waterfall · 23 tips and reviews
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is one of Big Sur.

6. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

9.2
47225 Pfeiffer Big Sur (at Cabrillo Hwy), Big Sur, CA
State or Provincial Park · 28 tips and reviews
Big Sur is one of Big Sur.

7. Big Sur

9.2
Pacific Coast Highway, Big Sur, CA
Other Great Outdoors · 38 tips and reviews
Point Lobos State Reserve is one of Big Sur.

8. Point Lobos State Reserve

9.5
27830 Highway 1, Carmel, CA
State or Provincial Park · 89 tips and reviews
Pebble Beach is one of Big Sur.

9. Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach, CA
Neighborhood · 20 tips and reviews
The Lone Cypress is one of Big Sur.

10. The Lone Cypress

9.1
17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA
Tree · 29 tips and reviews
Santa Cruz Main Beach is one of Big Sur.

11. Santa Cruz Main Beach

8.7
Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
Beach · Westside · 32 tips and reviews
Downtown Santa Cruz is one of Big Sur.

12. Downtown Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA
Neighborhood · 14 tips and reviews
Douglas Family Preserve is one of Big Sur.

13. Douglas Family Preserve

8.7
On the Mesa (Mesa), Santa Barbara, CA
Dog Park · Mesa · 6 tips and reviews
Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of Big Sur.

14. Monterey Bay Aquarium

9.3
886 Cannery Row (at David Ave.), Monterey, CA
Aquarium · Cannery Row · 420 tips and reviews
Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of Big Sur.

15. Carmel-by-the-Sea

California
City · 57 tips and reviews
17 Mile Drive is one of Big Sur.

16. 17 Mile Drive

9.3
17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA
Scenic Lookout · 106 tips and reviews
Post Ranch Inn is one of Big Sur.

17. Post Ranch Inn

8.9
47900 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Resort · 41 tips and reviews
Hearst Castle is one of Big Sur.

18. Hearst Castle

8.7
750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA
Castle · 124 tips and reviews
A Taste of Monterey is one of Big Sur.

19. A Taste of Monterey

8.1
700 Cannery Row Ste Kk, Monterey, CA
Wine Bar · Cannery Row · 19 tips and reviews
The Lone Cypress is one of Big Sur.

20. The Lone Cypress

9.1
17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA
Tree · 29 tips and reviews

Barbara F.Barbara French: One of the most famous spots in California for a picture. Be sure to walk down the stairs to the lower platform for best pics!

Sebastian's General Store is one of Big Sur.

21. Sebastian's General Store

8.2
442 SLO San Simeon Road (just off highway 1), San Simeon, CA
Sandwich Spot · 43 tips and reviews
Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery is one of Big Sur.

22. Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery

9.3
Cabrillo Hwy., San Simeon, CA
Zoo Exhibit · 80 tips and reviews
Big Sur Bakery is one of Big Sur.

23. Big Sur Bakery

8.3
47540 CA-1, Big Sur, CA
Bakery · 69 tips and reviews
Point Lobos State Reserve is one of Big Sur.

24. Point Lobos State Reserve

9.5
27830 Highway 1, Carmel, CA
State or Provincial Park · 89 tips and reviews

Terri O.Terri O'Brien: One of the most beautiful places on earth. Bring telescope lens to take pictures of the sea lions. Limestone type trail leads you to a great sea lion viewing area!

Andrew Molera State Park is one of Big Sur.

25. Andrew Molera State Park

8.5
2211 Garden Rd (coast road and cabrillo highway), Big Sur, CA
State or Provincial Park · 9 tips and reviews
Bixby Creek Bridge is one of Big Sur.

26. Bixby Creek Bridge

27602 Highway 1 (at Old Coast Rd), Big Sur, CA
Bridge · 32 tips and reviews
Nepenthe is one of Big Sur.

27. Nepenthe

8.1
48510 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
New American Restaurant · 126 tips and reviews
Carmel Beach City Park is one of Big Sur.

28. Carmel Beach City Park

9.5
Ocean Ave & Scenic Rd, Carmel, CA
Beach · 121 tips and reviews
Lovers Point Park & Beach is one of Big Sur.

29. Lovers Point Park & Beach

9.3
Ocean View Blvd (17th St), Pacific Grove, CA
Park · 55 tips and reviews
Cannery Row is one of Big Sur.

30. Cannery Row

8.1
Monterey, CA
Neighborhood · 37 tips and reviews
Katy's Place is one of Big Sur.

31. Katy's Place

7.9
Mission St. (btw 5th & 6th), Carmel, CA
Breakfast Spot · 88 tips and reviews
Deetjen's Big Sur Inn is one of Big Sur.

32. Deetjen's Big Sur Inn

Prunedale, CA
Hotel · No tips or reviews
Henry Miller Memorial Library is one of Big Sur.

33. Henry Miller Memorial Library

8.0
48603 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Bookstore · 10 tips and reviews
Esalen Institute is one of Big Sur.

34. Esalen Institute

7.9
55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Hot Spring · 21 tips and reviews
L'Auberge Carmel is one of Big Sur.

35. L'Auberge Carmel

8.3
Monte Verde St. (7th), Carmel, CA
Bed and Breakfast · 9 tips and reviews
San Simeon Bar and Grill is one of Big Sur.

36. San Simeon Bar and Grill

5.7
9520 Castillo Dr (Highway 1), San Simeon, CA
American Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Mitchell: Don't miss Saturday night karaoke, "local" style. A great time.

Big Sur River Inn & Restaurant is one of Big Sur.

37. Big Sur River Inn & Restaurant

7.6
46840 Highway 1 (Highway 1 at Phenger Creek), Big Sur, CA
Hotel · 40 tips and reviews
Stones and Flowers Retreat is one of Big Sur.

38. Stones and Flowers Retreat

Sunny Patch Ln, Ben Lomond, CA
Campground · No tips or reviews
Blue Skies Mobile Park is one of Big Sur.

39. Blue Skies Mobile Park

Blue Skies, Goleta, CA
Structure · 1 tip
Orcutt, CA is one of Big Sur.

40. Orcutt, CA

California
City · 4 tips and reviews
Vandenberg Air Force Base is one of Big Sur.

41. Vandenberg Air Force Base

(California Ave), Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
Military Base · 7 tips and reviews
Highway 1 (Cambria) is one of Big Sur.

42. Highway 1 (Cambria)

Cabrillo Hwy, Cambria, CA
Road · 1 tip
Cambria Coffee is one of Big Sur.

43. Cambria Coffee

8.3
761 Main St, Cambria, CA
Café · 26 tips and reviews
Old Coast Road is one of Big Sur.

44. Old Coast Road

Monterey, CA
Hiking Trail · No tips or reviews
Pine Ridge Trail is one of Big Sur.

45. Pine Ridge Trail

Big Sur, CA
Hiking Trail · No tips or reviews
Big Sur Coast Gallery is one of Big Sur.

46. Big Sur Coast Gallery

8.1
49901 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
American Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Partington Cove is one of Big Sur.

47. Partington Cove

7.6
Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Beach · 4 tips and reviews
Point Sur Lightstation is one of Big Sur.

48. Point Sur Lightstation

8.0
Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA
Lighthouse · 6 tips and reviews

49. New Camaldoli Hermitage

62475 Coast Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA
Spiritual Center · 1 tip
Zebras Viewing is one of Big Sur.

50. Zebras Viewing

Highway 1, California
Uncategorized · 4 tips and reviews
Sycamore Springs Resort & Spa is one of Big Sur.

51. Sycamore Springs Resort & Spa

7.5
1215 Avila Beach Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA
Hot Spring · 23 tips and reviews
Avila Beach is one of Big Sur.

52. Avila Beach

9.1
404 Front St, Avila Beach, CA
Beach · 37 tips and reviews
James Dean Memorial Site is one of Big Sur.

53. James Dean Memorial Site

7.2
19215 CA-46, Cholame, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 12 tips and reviews
Kravabowl is one of Big Sur.

54. Kravabowl

7.2
491 1st Street, Avila Beach, CA
Juice Bar · 1 tip
Avila Lighthouse Suites is one of Big Sur.

55. Avila Lighthouse Suites

7.3
550 Front St, Avila Beach, CA
Hotel · 3 tips and reviews
City of Paso Robles is one of Big Sur.

56. City of Paso Robles

California
City · 14 tips and reviews
Tablas Creek Vineyard is one of Big Sur.

57. Tablas Creek Vineyard

9.0
9339 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles, CA
Winery · 10 tips and reviews
Madonna Inn Pool Bar & Cafe is one of Big Sur.

58. Madonna Inn Pool Bar & Cafe

6.7
100 Madonna Rd (101 Freeway), San Luis Obispo, CA
Café · 2 tips and reviews
Bliss cafe is one of Big Sur.

59. Bliss cafe

8.1
778 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews
Novo Restaurant & Lounge is one of Big Sur.

60. Novo Restaurant & Lounge

8.4
726 Higuera St. (btwn Broad & Garden St.), San Luis Obispo, CA
Asian Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews
Big Sky Cafe is one of Big Sur.

61. Big Sky Cafe

8.2
1121 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA
New American Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews
Cheap Thrills Records is one of Big Sur.

62. Cheap Thrills Records

7.3
563 Higuera St (btwn Carmel & Nipomo St), San Luis Obispo, CA
Record Store · 2 tips and reviews
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is one of Big Sur.

63. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

8.6
65084 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
State or Provincial Park · 23 tips and reviews