Big Sur Coast Things To Do - Best Activities & Attractions in Big Sur Coast

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APfeiffer Beach

  • Highlights: restrooms, group campsites, rv dumpst… more
  • 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 ... more on About.com
Pfeiffer Beach
Pfeiffer Beach
Big Sur
California, United States

BPfeiffer Big Sur State Park

  • Highlights: visitor center, picnic tables, restro… more
  • 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. ... 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 w... more on Tripadvisor
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Big Sur Station #1
Big Sur, CA 93920

Estimated Price: From $17

CBixby Bridge

  • Overview This historical bridge is a popular subject ... more on tripadvisor.com
  • Overview Thirteen miles south of Carmel stands one of the world's highest single-span concrete arch bridges, Bixby Bridge. ... more on bigsurcalifornia.org
Bixby Bridge
Bixby Bridge
Highway 1
Big Sur, CA

DNew 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... more on Tripadvisor
New Camaldoli Hermitage
New Camaldoli Hermitage
62474 Coast HWY 1 at Lucia
Big Sur, CA 93920

EMonterey State Beach

Average Rating
4.5
2+ reviews
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Yelp
4.5
2+ reviews
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, visitor c… more
  • SATURDAY'S ... more on yelp.com
  • Aka Del Monte Beach. A long sandy beach that stretches from Seaside to Monterey. ... more on yelp.com
Monterey State Beach
Monterey State Beach
Monterey
California, United States

FEsalen Institute

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5.0
3+ reviews
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Yahoo! Travel
5.0
3+ reviews
Esalen Institute
46278 Highway 1
Big sur, CA 93920-9616

GHawthorne Gallery

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5.0
1+ reviews
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5.0
1+ reviews
Hawthorne Gallery
48485 Highway 1
Big sur, CA 93920-9694

HSand Dollar Beach

  • Overview Three miles up Highway 1 from Willow Creek is the beguiling Sand Dollar Beach, a glistening ... more on Mike Kew
Sand Dollar Beach
Sand Dollar Beach
Big Sur
california, United States

JPoint Sur State Historic Park

  • Highlights: guided tours, restrooms more
  • This is one of the best things I have ever done. Just driving by the gated/locked entrance to the dirt road that leads to the lighthouse makes you want to see more. Tours are limited to 30 people, ... more on Tripadvisor
  • It's definetly worth the half hour to one hour wait for this ... more on Tripadvisor
Point Sur State Historic Park
Big Sur Station #1
Big Sur,CA,93920

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!

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