Big sur coast. Overnight trips as well as airport service. Big sur valley is located 26 miles south of carmel on the central california coast surrounded by ventana wilderness area and the los padres national forest. This is a typical view of california highway one along the big sur coast on a sunny day. Julia pfeiffer burns state park.
Pfeiffer big sur state park. Most of the really pretty photos of big sur are taken on days like this but not every day presents the same look. Stretching from marin to cambria the mbnms encompasses a shoreline length of 276 miles and 4601 square nautical miles of ocean. Nestled amongst the natural beauty of big sur coast is a truly unique destination along highway 1 for fine art one of a kind gifts and elevated casual cuisine.
The monterey bay national marine sancturary is a federally protected marine area offshore of californias central coast. Big sur offering the best lodging in monterey county and the best lodging in california. Youll see what big sur looks like on a cloudy day in the next photo. To hearst castle and big sur with you as guide friend and driver were the two top days of our visit to california.
Big sur has been called the longest and most scenic stretch of undeveloped coastline in the contiguous united states a sublime national treasure that. Gray whales migrate past twice a year and elephant seals bask on the sandy shores. Big sur coast map tours from san francisco and all the way to morro bay. Big sur is a rugged and mountainous section of the central coast of california between carmel highlands and san simeon where the santa lucia mountains rise abruptly from the pacific oceanit is frequently praised for its dramatic scenery.
Dear dave traveling up the california coast from la. Coast cafe offers a picnic inspired menu coffee beer and wine sourced from californias central coast grab n go pastries soft serve ice cream and stunning ocean views from a rooftop terrace. See all outdoor activities in big sur on tripadvisor. Jack kerouac and henry miller found inspiration in its fog banked canyons and meadows.
It was the first california scenic highway and the first federal all american road. Continue to 11 of 11 below. Big sur coast highway is a section of california state route 1 through the big sur region of california that is widely considered to be one of the most scenic driving routes in the united states if not the world.
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