Big Sur · 4 days
Experience the dramatic meeting of land and sea along California's Highway 1. This journey covers iconic coastal cliffs, redwood forests, and hidden beaches between Monterey and the rugged heart of Big Sur.
- The Lone Cypress
- Bixby Creek Bridge
- Pfeiffer Beach
- McWay Falls
Monterey Bay and the 17-Mile Drive
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California, US
The Lone Cypress
The Lone Cypress, Pebble Beach, California, US
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel, California, US
Iconic Bridges and Coastal Vistas
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Carmel, California, US
Bixby Creek Bridge
Bixby Creek Bridge, Monterey, California, US
Point Sur State Historic Park
Point Sur State Historic Park, Big Sur, California, US
Redwoods and Purple Sand Beaches
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Big Sur, California, US
Pfeiffer Beach
Pfeiffer Beach, Big Sur, California, US
Nepenthe
Nepenthe, Big Sur, California, US
Waterfalls and Southern Coastline
McWay Falls
McWay Falls, Big Sur, California, US
Limekiln State Park
Limekiln State Park, Big Sur, California, US
Ragged Point
Ragged Point, San Simeon, California, US
- Check Caltrans for Highway 1 road closures, as landslides frequently impact access.
- Cell service is extremely limited; download offline maps before entering the Big Sur region.
- Parking at Pfeiffer Beach and Point Lobos fills up early; aim to arrive before 9:30 AM.
- Fuel up in Monterey or Carmel, as gas prices in the heart of Big Sur are significantly higher.