Big Sur Coastal Icons and Redwood Groves
Experience the quintessential California road trip along Highway 1. This route balances the dramatic cliffs of Big Sur with serene redwood forests, iconic bridges, and the charming coastal towns of the Monterey Peninsula.
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- McWay Falls
- Elephant Seal Vista Point
Monterey Bay and the 17-Mile Drive
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California, US
Lone Cypress
Lone Cypress, Pebble Beach, California, US
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, US
Dramatic Cliffs and Iconic Bridges
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Carmel, California, US
Bixby Creek Bridge
Bixby Creek Bridge, Big Sur, California, US
Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge
Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge, Big Sur, California, US
Redwoods and the Waterfall House
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Big Sur, California, US
McWay Falls
McWay Falls, Big Sur, California, US
Limekiln State Park
Limekiln State Park, Big Sur, California, US
Southern Gateway and Elephant Seals
Sand Dollar Beach
Sand Dollar Beach, Big Sur, California, US
Elephant Seal Vista Point
Elephant Seal Vista Point, San Simeon, California, US
Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California, US
- Check Caltrans Highway 1 conditions frequently as landslides often cause road closures in the Big Sur region.
- Cell service is extremely limited along the coast; download offline maps before departing Monterey or San Simeon.
- Book Hearst Castle tours and popular state park parking in advance, especially during summer weekends.
- Fuel up in Monterey or Carmel, as gas prices within the Big Sur corridor are significantly higher.