Big Sur Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region of the central coast of California, United States
About Big Sur
Big Sur begins a few miles south ofCarmeland includes the small settlements of Palo Colorado Canyon, Big Sur Village (between Andrew Molera State Park and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park), Posts, Lucia, and Gorda. It ends nearSan Simeon(where the Hearst Castle is located). When driving onHighway 1through Big Sur, be alert for traffic conditions, especially during summer vacation periods and holiday weekends, when the northern portion of the highway can be congested. You can stop to admire the scenery at one of the many dirt turnouts and vista points along the route. When stopping at a viewpoint be sure that your vehicle is entirely off the roadway. Three Native American tribes - the Ohlone, Esselen, and Salinan - are believed to have lived in Big Sur as hunter-gatherers prior to the arrival of
Top Attractions in Big Sur
Explore the best things to see and do in Big Sur:
- ★Andrew Molera State Park
- ★Bixby Bridge
- ★Garrapata State Park
- ★Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- ★New Camaldoli Hermitage
- ★Pfeiffer Beach
- ★Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- ★Point Lobos State Reserve
Where to Eat in Big Sur
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant
- 🍴Nepenthe
- 🍴Sierra Mar
- 🍴Whale Watchers Cafe
Where to Stay in Big Sur
- 🏨Big Sur Campground and Cabins
- 🏨Big Sur Lodge
- 🏨Big Sur River Inn
- 🏨Deetjens Big Sur Inn
- 🏨Fernwood Resort
- 🏨Glen Oaks Motel
Big Sur Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: