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Big Sur · 3 days
Experience the quintessential California road trip along Highway 1. This journey covers the dramatic cliffs of Big Sur, iconic bridges, and the artistic charm of Carmel-by-the-Sea, offering unparalleled Pacific Ocean views.
3days
9stops
155km
Day 1: Old Fisherman's Wharf → 17-Mile Drive → Carmel-by-the-Sea
20min · 11km3 stops
Old Fisherman's Wharf
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 7.7km
17-Mile Drive
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 3.0km
Carmel-by-the-Sea
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Bixby Creek Bridge → Pfeiffer Beach → Nepenthe
39min · 51km3 stops
Bixby Creek Bridge
09:00 – 11:00
13min · 20km
Pfeiffer Beach
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 6.3km
Nepenthe
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: McWay Falls → Limekiln → Elephant Seal Vista Point
1h · 93km3 stops
McWay Falls
09:00 – 11:00
16min · 26km
Limekiln
12:00 – 14:00
34min · 54km
Elephant Seal Vista Point
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Check Caltrans for Highway 1 road closures, as landslides frequently cause detours.
- 2. Cell service is extremely limited in Big Sur; download offline maps before departing.
- 3. Book state park parking and popular restaurants like Nepenthe in advance.