Parks in Carmel, California

Undeveloped and usually overlooked, Garrapata State Park offers a lot of Big Sur in a compact area. The park features two miles (probably closer to four miles counting the twists and turns) of spec... More on Trails

The guide on here is somewhat unclear. This trial is two separate loops wi More on Trails

Carmel Mission, Mission San Carlos Borrome Del Rio Carmelo, sits behind adobe walls in a quiet area of Carm... More on Moonstonehotels.com

Named for St. Charles Borromeo, a Cardinal of the 16th century. Present church (the seventh) begun 1793 und... More on Missionsofcalifornia.org

Undeveloped Garrapata State Park stretches along four miles of scenic coastline and extends into the inland mountains. These coastal bluff trails along Soberanes Point lead to a myriad of crenulated coves, hidden beaches and rocky ... More on Trails

The North Shore Trail follows the exposed, rugged northern headlands past sheer granite cliffs and coves in Point Lobos State Reserve. A spur trail leads to an overlook of Guillemot Island, a rocky... More on Trails

The South Shore Trail explores the eroded sandstone terrain along the jagged southern ridges and troughs of Point Lobos State Reserve. The trail begins near Bird Island and ends by Sea Lion Point, ... More on Trails

The Headlands Trail ascends and circles ocean bluffs and Molera Point in Andrew Molera State Park. From the ridge are views of this diverse park, its numerous hiking trails, Molera Beach, the Point Sur Lighthouse and Cooper Point ... More on Trails

This toll road costs $8 and allows you to access a very scenic section of coastline, walking trails and beaches. Dogs are ... More on DogFriendly.com

A 122-mile-long highway that twists down the scenic central California coastline from Carmelto Morro Bay. This scenic drive follows California Highway 1 and twists along the spectacular Big Sur Coa... More on Trails

What a crazy drive. I'm from the east coast and our coasts have no cliffs w More on Trails

Containing 4,800 acres, Andrew Molera State Park is located in the spectacular Big Sur Area. The Big Sur Ri... More on Epinions.com

Oldest building on the sur.1864. Stood under the Eucalyptis grove and imagined how hard life would have been. More on Epinions.com

Come and ride this single track while it lasts. Earthmovers are chewing up this area fast. From parking area follow main fireroad 100+yards. Take left on single track just after vista of Penasquito... More on trails.mtbr.com

After a half mile you will run in to a dirt road.get out ride you bikes to a chain fence turn right exactly after the fence and take that single track /fire road about a mile and you will end up at... More on trails.mtbr.com

This out-and-back route uses the Soberanes Canyon Trail to explore the wonderful variety of plant communities found along Soberanes Creek, which range from coastal scrub to cactus garden to redwood... More on Trails

My companion and I hiked the trail from Highway 1, around the seaward side More on Trails