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big sur 3d

Starting in Monterey, we're hitting the most famous bridge in California before tucking into the redwoods for the night.

3days
12stops
DAY01

Monterey → Pfeiffer Big Sur

Overnight in Pfeiffer Big Sur
  1. 09:00
    Monterey· start
  3. 10:30
    Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
  5. 14:00
    Bixby Creek Bridge
  7. 16:00
    Pfeiffer Big Sur· overnight
Campsite · Pfeiffer Big Sur
Campsite details not verified yet
Coastal Bites
  • Alvarado Street Brewery · Grab a craft beer and a burger in Monterey before heading south.
  • Nepenthe · Pricey, but the Ambrosia Burger with that cliff view is a game-changer.
Daily Spend
Park Entry Fees
$10
Dinner at Nepenthe
$60
DAY02

Pfeiffer Beach → Limekiln

Overnight in Limekiln
  1. 09:30
    Pfeiffer Beach· start
  3. 13:00
    Partington Cove
  5. 15:30
    McWay Falls
  7. 17:30
    Limekiln· overnight
Local Favorites
  • Big Sur Bakery · The ginger scones are legendary. Perfect for a trail snack.
  • Coast Big Sur · Art gallery meets cafe. Get the soft serve and enjoy the roof deck.
What to Budget
Pfeiffer Beach Fee
$15
Picnic Supplies
$30
DAY03

Sand Dollar Beach → Cambria

  1. 10:00
    Sand Dollar Beach· start
  3. 13:00
    Elephant Seal Vista Point
  5. 15:00
    Hearst Castle
  7. 18:00
    Cambria
The Final Stretch
  • Sebastian's General Store · Huge burgers right across from the Hearst Castle entrance.
  • Robin's Restaurant · Eclectic garden seating in Cambria. Try the salmon bisque.
Trip Wrap-up
Hearst Castle Tour
$30
Gas
$50
Heads Up
  • Download offline maps; cell service is non-existent
  • Check for road closures on Highway 1 before you go
  • Layers are key—it gets chilly when the fog rolls in