Big Sur

1. Highway 1 - Carmel / Big Sur

CA Hwy 1, Carmel, CA

Road · 7 tips and reviews

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

9.1

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

5. McWay Falls

8.8

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

9.3

47225 Pfeiffer Big Sur (at Cabrillo Hwy), Big Sur, CA

State or Provincial Park · 28 tips and reviews

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

9. Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach, CA

Neighborhood · 20 tips and reviews

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

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

15. Carmel-by-the-Sea

California

City · 57 tips and reviews

16. 17 Mile Drive

9.3

17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA

Scenic Lookout · 106 tips and reviews

17. Post Ranch Inn

9.0

47900 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA

Resort · 41 tips and reviews

18. Hearst Castle

8.8

750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA

Castle · 124 tips and reviews

19. A Taste of Monterey

8.1

700 Cannery Row Ste Kk, Monterey, CA

Wine Bar · Cannery Row · 19 tips and reviews

20. The Lone Cypress

9.1

17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA

Tree · 29 tips and reviews

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

9.4

Cabrillo Hwy., San Simeon, CA

Zoo Exhibit · 80 tips and reviews

23. Big Sur Bakery

8.3

47540 CA-1, Big Sur, CA

Bakery · 69 tips and reviews

24. Point Lobos State Reserve

9.5

27830 Highway 1, Carmel, CA

State or Provincial Park · 89 tips and reviews

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

26. Bixby Creek Bridge

27602 Highway 1 (at Old Coast Rd), Big Sur, CA

Bridge · 32 tips and reviews

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

30. Cannery Row

8.1

Monterey, CA

Neighborhood · 37 tips and reviews

31. Katy's Place

7.8

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

34. Esalen Institute

7.9

55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA

Hot Spring · 21 tips and reviews

35. L'Auberge Carmel

8.4

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 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

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

42. Highway 1 (Cambria)

Cabrillo Hwy, Cambria, CA

Road · 1 tip

43. Cambria Coffee

8.2

761 Main St, Cambria, CA

Café · 27 tips and reviews

44. Old Coast Road

Monterey, CA

Hiking Trail · No tips or reviews

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

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

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

7.8

1215 Avila Beach Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA

Hot Spring · 23 tips and reviews

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

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

7.6

550 Front St, Avila Beach, CA

Hotel · 3 tips and reviews

56. City of Paso Robles

California

City · 14 tips and reviews

Tablas Creek Vineyard is one of Big Sur.

57. Tablas Creek Vineyard

8.9

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

6.6

100 Madonna Rd (101 Freeway), San Luis Obispo, CA

Café · 2 tips and reviews

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

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

8.7

65084 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA

State or Provincial Park · 23 tips and reviews