Romantic Things To Do in Big Sur, California

Three miles up Highway 1 from Willow Creek is the beguiling Sand Dollar Beach, a glistening crescent of pur... More on Surfline.com

beautiful, majestic beach. A must-visit if you are in the area! More on TripAdvisor

The most dramatic stretch of coastline begins in Monterey County and ends 90 miles south in San Luis Obispo County at the Hearst Castle. Volcanic peaks rise from the surf and towering redwoods meet... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

The bad: Intermittently overgrown with shoulder-high brush for the first More on Trails

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 road leads down to the creek and beach. This f... More on Jrabold.net

Willow Creek Picnic Area and Beach. This rocky Big Sur beach is a favore for surfers, photographers and anglers. Willow Creek is a Day ... More on Bigsurcalifornia.org

Kirk Creek Campground sits on the bluffs overlooking the ocean with magnificent views north to Lopez Point. The trail to the beach crosses the grassy marine terrace to dramatic eroded cliffs ... More on Trails

The most dramatic stretch of coastline begins in Monterey County and ends 90 miles south in San Luis Obispo County at the Hearst Castle. Volcanic peaks rise from the surf and towering redwoods meet... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

Jade Cove provides outstanding opportubities for rock-hounding and diving for jade. The beach is a designated hang-glider ... More on Bigsurcalifornia.org

Jade Cove is a small rocky cove with smooth ocean-tumbled stones and nephrite jade. The isolated cove sits at the base of steep 100-foot serpentine cliffs eroded by the rough surf. The trail crosse... More on Trails

Partington Cove holds a special piece of Big Sur history. Much of the tan bark and lumber was shipped out of this cove. There is a tunnel that goes through the ridgeline that opens into a beautifu... More on Bigsurcalifornia.org

The most dramatic stretch of coastline begins in Monterey County and ends 90 miles south in San Luis Obispo County at the Hearst Castle. Volcanic peaks rise from the surf and towering redwoods meet... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

This large, beautiful park is an ideal place for walking, hiking, beachcombing, and wildlife watching. Bin...

This area contains headlands, coves and rolling meadows. The offshore area forms one of the richest underwa... More on Parks

33 sites. Features breathtaking views of the Big Sur Coast, beautiful redwoods, and the cultural history of limekilns. ... More on AAA.com

This short hike makes for an interesting diversion on a road trip up the Big Sur Coast. Tiny Limekiln State Park hosts an excellent beach and some fine second-growth redwood groves, but the real at... More on Trails

The short, sandy trail to the beach is the threshold into a surreal canvas of white sand against a backdrop of wave-sculpted rock arches. This beachs isolated beauty and firmly packed sand combine ... More on Trails

This is a very good beach - worth going to - but not the best beach ever. More on Trails

THE HISTORY by Jeff Thomson Joseph Emory, circa 1854from "Explore...Point Lobos State Reserve" © 1997 W... More on Pt-lobos.parks.state.ca.us

The views are splendid. More on Trekaroo