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Alder Creek Beach
About seven miles north of the San Luis Obispo and Monterey County line is a spot along Highway 1...
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Andrew Molera State Park
Andrew Molera State Park Beach is a long sandy, rocky, and driftwood-covered beach along the base...
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Big Creek Cove Beach
Big Creek Cove Beach is under the Big Creek Bridge on Highway 1 along the Big Sur Coast....
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Fuller’s Beach
Fuller's Beach is a little-known remote beach along the north Big Sur coast. It's mostly used by...
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Gamboa Point Beach
Gamboa Point Beach is a stunning sandy beach along the Big Sur coast that is unfortunately blocked...
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Hot Springs Creek Beach at Esalen Institute
Hot Springs Creek Beach is at the bottom of Hot Springs Canyon in the Big Sur coastal region....
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Jade Cove
Jade Cove is a rocky cove south of Sand Dollar Picnic Area on the southern Big Sur Coast. Jade Cove...
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John Little State Natural Reserve
John Little State Natural Reserve is a relatively unknown state-owned property protects the land at...
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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park on the Big Sur Coast is home to iconic McWay Falls. It's just a...
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Kirk Creek Campground Beach
Kirk Creek Campground is a is a blufftop camping spot for RV and tent campers in the southern Big...
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Limekiln State Park Beach
The small beach at Limekiln State Park sits in the shadow of a tall bridge on Highway 1 in the...
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Little Sur River Beach
Little Sur River Beach is a picturesque beach on the rugged coast between Big Sur and...
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Mill Creek Picnic Area Beach
Mill Creek Picnic Area is a Los Padres National Forest day-use area along the southern Big Sur...
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North Jade Cove
North Jade Cove is between Jade Cove and Sand Dollar Beach in the Big Sur area of Monterey County....
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Pacific Valley Beaches
Near the Pacific Valley Station in Los Padres National Forest there are several unnamed beaches...
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Partington Cove
Partington Cove is a remote rocky cove below Partington Point in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park....
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Pfeiffer Beach
Pfeiffer Beach in the Big Sur area is definitely off the beaten path, but well worth the drive....
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Point Sur State Historic Park and Lighthouse
The Point Sur Lighthouse on the Big Sur coast sits high up on a large volcanic rock dome looking...
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Rancho Rico Beach
Rancho Rico is a privately-owned ranch in the Big Sur area. Based on what we can see from aerial...
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Sand Dollar Beach
Sand Dollar Day-Use Picnic Area is along the southern Big Sur coast about half-way between Cambria...
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Swiss Canyon Beach
When viewing Google Maps anyone can see this lovely beach. It is the long sandy beach that's...
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Willow Creek Picnic Area
Willow Creek Picnic Area has the first public sandy beach in Monterey County when driving north...
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Wreck Beach
Wreck Beach is below private property on Los Padres National Forest lands near Big Sur Station. The...
Articles
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The Most Unique Beaches of California
California has beaches of all shapes and sizes. It also has beaches of many colors from the white sand beaches of Carmel to the black sand beaches of Shelter Cove. […]
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Best Backroads near the Central California Coast
California’s central coast has backroads that few tourists ever get to see. Sure a drive down the Big Sur Coast is about as good as it gets from a pure […]
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17 Places on the California Coast You Should Visit
As another year comes to a close, it’s time to start making resolutions… and hopefully, that includes some travel-related goals. If the California coast is on your list this year, […]
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Glamping on the California Coast
Camping is a lot of fun, but it’s a lot of work. Glamping has many of the benefits of regular camping without the bothersome gear. You’ll pay a little more […]
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Best Beaches that Tourists Miss in Big Sur
Many tourists drive Highway 1 along the California Central Coast throughout the year. It’s an incredibly scenic route and the highlight is usually the Big Sur Section in northern San […]
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Beach Waterfalls in California
California has several picturesque beach waterfalls and falls near beaches. Waterfalls that flow right onto the sand are a unique phenomenon – only two exist in California. Southern California has […]
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Famous Bridges of California
Bixby Bridge – See the photographs below of the famous bridges. California has some of the most iconic bridges around. Today we take most of them for granted as we drive […]
Maps
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The Big Sur Coast Must-See Beaches
Big Sur might be the most beautiful coastline in the entire country. When many people think of the California Coast they have visions of driving down the highway in the Big Sur […]
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve Beaches
Looking for something fun to do while traveling in the Monterey and Carmel area? Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a worthy place to visit for families, couples or anyone. It’s […]
Attractions
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Nacimiento-Fergusson Road
Nacimiento-Fergusson Road is quite an adventure. It starts at the Big Sur Coast on Highway 1 between Gorda Springs Resort and Lucia Lodge and climbs steeply up to many viewpoints in the […]
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New Camaldoli Hermitage
The New Camaldoli Hermitage is open for daily visits to their bookstore from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or to attend their Eucharist (Christian ceremony commemorating the Last Supper). The […]
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Big Sur Station
Big Sur Station is a perfect place to start your vacation to the Big Sur area. Big Sur Station is a visitor center for Los Padres National Forest and they […]
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is right in the heart of Big Sur. It’s a perfect base camp for many days of exploration on the Big Sur Coast. They have […]
Hotels
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Ventana Inn Resort & Spa
Nestled on a hillside overlooking the dramatic Pacific coastline, Ventana Big Sur is a luxurious Big Sur resort offering the ultimate in accommodations for those seeking a romantic getaway, luxurious escape or a relaxing vacation.
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Big Sur Campground & Cabins
The family-friendly Big Sur Campgrounds and Cabins offers your choice of tent and RV camping or various options in cabins, all in majestic Big Sur. Found right along the Big […]
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Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn
The Big Sur Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This rustic old lodge hasn’t changed a lot since the 1930s when they began hosting travelers on […]