Off Beaten Path Attractions in Big Sur

Sykes Hot Springs

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Big Sur Forest Service Station, Highway 1

Hot springs...
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Esalen Institute

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55000 Highway 1

Secluded, zen-like retreat and spa...
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Andrew Molera Classic Loop

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Andrew Molera State Park
Big Sur Station #1

The preeminent day hike in the park...
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Old Coast Highway

Highway 1 @ Bixby Bridge
Highway 1 @ Andrew Molera State Park

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Henry Miller Library

Highway 1

The spirit of the avant-garde writer lives on here...
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Treebones Resort

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71895 California 1

Stay in a yurt, experience the "human nest," and taste Mother Nature in every bite at Treebones Resort...
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Molera Horseback Tours

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Highway 1

Ride through Big Sur's wild land—even cross the Big Sur River—on horseback...
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Limekiln State Park

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California Highway 1

Hiking, camping and fishing can all be done in this state park...
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Henry Miller Memorial Library

Hwy 1

The spirit of the avant-garde writer lives on here...
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Ventana Wilderness

Hiking and camping area...
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Jade Cove Beach

California Highway 1

Beautiful rocky cove where jade can be collected in limited amounts...
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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Hwy. 1

State park...
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Coast Gallery Big Sur

100 S Highway 1

An art collector's destination...
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Heartbeat Gift Gallery

Highway One at Pheneger Creek

Local art and art from far away...
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The Allegra Spa at Ventana Inn

Highway One

Imagine a relaxing massage in beautiful Big Sur...
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Studio One

46840 Highway 1

A gallery and non profit...
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Local Color

46840 Highway One
Suite #6

Featuring local artists...
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Central Coast Outdoors

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247 Vista Court

For a guided adventure through breathtaking wilderness, try Central Coast Outdoors...
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Phoenix Shop

48510 Highway 1

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Hawthorne Gallery

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California Highway 1

Works from the Hawthorne family and other artists...
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