Big Sur Travel Guide

Big Sur will, without a doubt, leave you breathless. A dizzying drive along the section of Highway 1 that takes you into the area is widely considered one of the best scenic routes in the world. Adventurers will find a rugged, jagged, and incredible topography where trees almost outnumber the stars in the night sky. Attesting to its untamed nature, Big Sur technically has no boundaries, but for the sake of geographic placement, most consider the 90-mile stretch of coast between Carmel and San Simeon to be Big Sur's domain. State parks run adjacent to the vast Santa Lucia mountain range, making camping the preferred mode of lodging here. There are a fair amount of hotels, motels, and inns offering creature comforts, though no matter where you lay your head at night there will be a noticeable lack of urbanity. Secluded beaches, endless hiking trails, and dramatic outlooks over the Pacific Ocean are the rewards for venturing into one of North America's last wild places.  

Where to Go in Big Sur