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big sur 3d
Classic Big Sur entry: Gilded Age excess meets wild Pacific coastline.
4days
16stops
DAY01
Hearst Castle → Ragged Point
Overnight in Ragged Point
- 09:00Hearst Castle· start
- 12:30Elephant Seal Vista
- 14:00Piedras Blancas Light Station
- 18:00Ragged Point· overnight
Food
- Sebastian's General Store · Tri-tip sandwich, historic vibe, right by the castle.
- Ragged Point Restaurant · Cliffside dinner, sunset views, solid fish tacos.
Costs
- Accommodation
- $180
- Hearst Castle tour
- $35
- Gas
- $40
DAY02
Sand Dollar Beach → McWay Falls Overlook
Overnight in McWay Falls Overlook
- 09:00Sand Dollar Beach· start
- 11:30Limekiln
- 14:00Julia Pfeiffer Burns SP
- 17:00McWay Falls Overlook· overnight
Food
- Lucia Lodge Restaurant · Cliffside perch, mediocre food but views for days.
- Nepenthe · Famous Ambrosia burger, sunset deck, total splurge.
Costs
- Accommodation
- $220
- State park day use
- $10
- Dinner at Nepenthe
- $60
DAY03
Pfeiffer Beach → Point Sur Lighthouse
Overnight in Point Sur Lighthouse
- 06:30Pfeiffer Beach· start
- 10:00Pfeiffer Big Sur
- 14:00Bixby Creek Bridge
- 16:00Point Sur Lighthouse· overnight
Food
- Big Sur Bakery · Wood-fired pastries, grab breakfast before the beach.
- Rocky Point Restaurant · Old-school roadhouse, surprisingly good cioppino.
Costs
- Accommodation
- $250
- Pfeiffer Beach parking
- $15
- Lighthouse tour
- $15
DAY04
Garrapata Beach → Carmel Beach
- 08:00Garrapata Beach· start
- 10:00Point Lobos State Reserve
- 14:00Carmel-by-the-Sea
- 17:00Carmel Beach
Food
- Tuck Box · Storybook cottage cafe, legendary scones and tea.
- Casanova Restaurant · Romantic courtyard, local wines, perfect last dinner.
- Carmel Bakery · Hot chocolate and cookies for sunset on the beach.
Costs
- Accommodation
- $280
- Point Lobos parking
- $10
- Wine tasting
- $45
Heads Up
- Hearst Castle tickets sell out 2+ weeks ahead
- Point Sur lighthouse only Sat-Sun with reservations
- Pfeiffer Beach low tide essential for keyhole arch shot