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

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APfeiffer Beach

Pfeiffer Beach
  • Big Sur
    California, United States
  • 831-667-2315
Highlights:
restrooms, group campsites, rv dumpst… more
TripAdvisor
... wonderful beach, one of two in the Big Sur River Valley area, the only one you can go to in the winter and spring, Pfeiffer beach is part of the Los Padres National Forest, it is not a State Pa... More Reviews
Gocalifornia.about.com
... Beach is a beautiful, unspoiled beach that's popular with locals, somewhat unknown among tourists and well worth your time. Besides beautiful offshore views of rocks and sea stacks and some nic... More Descriptions
Pfeiffer Beach
Big Sur
California, United States

BPfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
  • Big Sur Station #1
    Big Sur, CA 93920
  • +1 831 667 2315
Highlights:
visitor center, picnic tables, restro… more
TripAdvisor
... 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... More Reviews
TripAdvisor
... 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 sit... More Reviews
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Big Sur Station #1
Big Sur, CA 93920

CBixby Bridge

Bixby Bridge
  • Highway 1
    Big Sur, CA
TripAdvisor
This historical bridge is a popular subject ... More Descriptions
Bigsurcalifornia.org
... south of Carmel stands one of the world's highest single-span concrete arch bridges, Bixby Bridge. Its beauty is matched only by the ocean waves crashing on the rocky coastline below. Reaching ... More Descriptions
Bixby Bridge
Highway 1
Big Sur, CA

DNew Camaldoli Hermitage

New Camaldoli Hermitage
  • 62474 Coast HWY 1 at Lucia
    Big Sur, CA 93920
  • +1 831 667 2456
TripAdvisor
... I wasn't Catholic but had always been interested in monasteries. I went once, went back -- now I go every year. It's one ... More Reviews
TripAdvisor
... 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... More Reviews
New Camaldoli Hermitage
62474 Coast HWY 1 at Lucia
Big Sur, CA 93920

EEsalen Institute

  • 46278 Highway 1
    Big sur, CA 93920-9616
  • +1 831 667 3005
5.0
3 reviews, 1 source
Yahoo! Travel
... people achieve their full human potential, Esalen Institute has been transforming lives directly and indirectly for some time. It offers workshops on topics ranging from massage, meditation an... More Reviews
Yahoo! Travel
... place to spend a weekend or a week. The workshops are stimulating and healing. The grounds are amazing, as are the views and the mineral hot tubs. ... More Reviews
Esalen Institute
46278 Highway 1
Big sur, CA 93920-9616

FHawthorne Gallery

  • 48485 Highway 1
    Big sur, CA 93920-9694
  • +1 831 667 3200
5.0
1 review, 1 source
Yahoo! Travel
... in love with a monument statue with a bronze casted ship on it. It is to be my late husband's tribute, sitting on his favorite spot on our lake. The presentation at the gallery ... More Reviews
Yahoo! Travel
Represents local artists and features one-of-a-kind contemporary ... More Descriptions
Hawthorne Gallery
48485 Highway 1
Big sur, CA 93920-9694

GMonterey State Beach

Monterey State Beach
  • Monterey
    California, United States
  • +1 831 384 7695
4.5
2 reviews, 1 source
Highlights:
concessions-food available, visitor c… more
Yelp
SATURDAY'S AGENDA: More Reviews
Yelp
... A long sandy beach that stretches from Seaside to Monterey. This beach is popular for all sorts of beach activities including kayaking, ... More Reviews
Monterey State Beach
Monterey
California, United States

HPoint Sur State Historic Park

  • Big Sur Station #1
    Big Sur,CA,93920
  • +1 831 625 4419
Highlights:
guided tours, restrooms more
TripAdvisor
... 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, a... More Reviews
TripAdvisor
... the half hour to one hour wait for this tour, as there are no reservations. On a spit of land on the Big Sur coast, this walking tour is a step back in time, and provides beautiful coastal view... More Reviews
Point Sur State Historic Park
Big Sur Station #1
Big Sur,CA,93920

IRodney Bay

  • Castries
    St. Lucia
TripAdvisor
... of Rodney Bay on 2 sailboats. The first was aboard "Fido" owned and operated by Don and Fiona. I wanted to get to know the local waters and local boat knowledge. I had not cleared customs on a ... More Reviews
TripAdvisor
... Rodnay Bay. The beach goes on forever.. from Pigeon Island, past Sandals Resort, past Gros Inlet & Rodney Bay Lagoon, and on to Mt Pimard.. at least a mile long. Pigeon Island is a must.. with ... More Reviews
Rodney Bay
Castries
St. Lucia

JAndrew Molera State Park

Andrew Molera State Park
  • Big Sur Station #1
    Big Sur, California, United States
  • +1 831 667 2315
3.5
overall rating
Highlights:
visitor center, picnic tables, restro… more
TripAdvisor
... be in awe of the beauty of the California coastline? Big Sur is amazing, and camping here lets you soak up all of it. The campground isn't overrun with cars or RVs, just people who want to actu... More Reviews
TripAdvisor
The park itself is pleasant, but be aware that the level of animal activity is high at night if you decide to camp there. More Reviews
Andrew Molera State Park
Big Sur Station #1
Big Sur, California, United States
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About Big Sur Coast

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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