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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

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This was probably the best camping trip I have ever been on. I went camping here with four of my best friends for Spring Break in 2003 my freshman year in college. This camp ground is so much fun. The time we picked was not very practical for camp... more on TripAdvisor

I was very impressed with this campground. Only a short drive from Monterey, weekend campers can easily leave Monterey afterwork and be at their site to put up their tent before sundown. First, a word about the sites. Like... more on TripAdvisor

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Bixby Bridge

OVERVIEW: This historical bridge is a popular subject... tripadvisor.com

OVERVIEW: Thirteen miles south of Carmel stands one of the world's highest single-span concrete arch bridges, Bixby Bridge.... bigsurcalifornia.org

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New Camaldoli Hermitage

I wasn't Catholic but had always been interested in monasteries. I went once, went back... more on TripAdvisor

If you are ready for something truely unique - unplug everything. (You cell phone, your PDA, your work, your spouse, your children—every responsibility) breath deeply and drive up -- and up-- about two miles into the clouds. Your room has... more on TripAdvisor

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Pfeiffer Beach

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Pfeiffer beach is a wonderful beach, one of two in the Big Sur River Valley area, the only one you can go to in the winter and... more on TripAdvisor

OVERVIEW: Pfeiffer Beach is a beautiful, unspoiled beach that's popular with locals, somewhat unknown among tourists... About.com

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Ventana Inn And Spa

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Molera Horseback Tours

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This is a beautiful horseback riding opportunity. For the beach ride at 11, not much time is... more on Yahoo! Travel

We generally find a way to do some horseback riding on our trips, and Big Sur was no exception. The Molera Horseback... more on TripAdvisor

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Esalen Institute

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Dedicated to helping people achieve their full human potential, Esalen Institute has... more on Yahoo! Travel

Esalen is an amazing place to spend a weekend or a week. The workshops are stimulating... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Willow Creek Vista Point and Picnic Area

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OVERVIEW: Willow Creek Vista Point is located on the west side of Highway 1 just south of the bridge over Willow Creek. From the north end of the vista point, a... Jrabold

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Point Lobos

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OVERVIEW: So beloved is this region of the Central Coast located south of Carmel at the northern point of Big Sur, that it garners not one, but two official web sites that provide hiking trails information. ... Beachcalifornia

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Sand Dollar Beach

OVERVIEW: Three miles up Highway 1 from Willow Creek is the beguiling Sand Dollar Beach, a glistening... Mike Kew

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Big Sur, California offers unique views of the Pacific coast with the combination of the Santa Lucia Mountains which in combination offer a beautiful landscape for tourists and locals alike. Thousands of people a year plan their Big Sur vacations on and offline and find that this Californian destination offers a wide variety of lodging options as well as activities that can make any vacation one to remember.

Horse back tours through the mountains is one of the most popular excursions that can be enjoyed during your stay in Big Sur and one that everyone can afford. With a variety of different beaches at your disposal including the popular Pfeiffer Beach, you can soak in the sun with the gorgeous Santa Lucia Mountains within your view. If you are looking for a more historical view of Big Sur the Point Sur State Historical Park is an attraction where you can learn about the history of this beautiful Californian city.

Make sure to book your chosen Big Sur lodgings in advance as this is a popular destination because of its unique scenic features that can be found nowhere else throughout the state of California. Your lodgings can help you book your chosen excursions and guide you throughout the area so you can get the most out of your Big Sur, Californian vacation. From here you can visit the larger cities of California as well but once you see the mile long stretches of beach and breathtaking mountains you may not want to!

Before you visit, enjoy one person's account of A Moment of Silence in Big Sur.