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big sur 3d
Four days of California's most dramatic coastline: castles, purple sand, redwood waterfalls, and fairy-tale villages.
4days
16stops
260total km
Trip Highlights
- Loop-free coastal spine — no backtracking
- Each day has one iconic photo moment
- Mix of paid tours and free wild coastline
- Ends in Carmel with real restaurants and comfort
Estimated Cost
Accommodation (3 nights) · Mix of cliffside inns and cabin resorts$650
Round-trip flights to SFO/LAX$400
Rental car + gas$350
Food & drink$450
Attractions & parking$125
Money Savers
- 1Skip Nepenthe dinner — picnic at Sand Dollar instead
- 2Free elephant seal viewing beats paid wildlife tours
- 3Carmel has free street parking if you're patient
Heads Up
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2
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4 stops · 95km · 2h
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4 stops · 45km · 1h15m
4
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