Big Sur, is an exquisite location on the California coast. Travel to Big Sur to experience nature in all forms – stunning beach and mountain hikes – and take photos of the spectacular views.
Big Sur Valley is just 26 miles south of the charming city of Carmel, which is known for its boutique shopping. However, you don’t need to travel far to find exciting activities in Big Sur, from the Ventana Wilderness, local art galleries, beach exploration or whale watching. Also, on clear nights, enjoy the stunning star-smattered sky.
Our Big Sur travel guide will get you jumpstarted into planning your next adventure.
Things Not to Miss in Big Sur
• Limekiln State Park
• Andrew Molera State Park
• Esalen Institute
• Visit Point Sur lighthouse
• Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
• Henry Miller Library
When to Go to Big Sur
The most popular time to visit Big Sur is between April to October, when the weather is nicest. (Though one should be warned that the marine layer coats much of the coast in the mornings during parts of the high season.)
Businesses are not open as long during the off-peak season. However, Big Sur travel is amazing no matter what time of the year it is.
-
The Best Places to Travel in June
The month of June is the official beginning of summer according to the calendar, and it’s also the time when our thoughts drift to getting away from... Read More
-
Big Sur's Waves Are Glowing and the Photos Are Spectacular (Video)
Glowing, bioluminescent waves have been appearing at California’s Big Sur, treating those who visit the area to a fascinating natural spectacle.... Read More
-
The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2018
Travelers today are more aware than ever of all the world has to offer. It’s thrilling to be confronted with so much possibility — but daunting, too.... Read More
-
You Can Still Take a Big Sur Road Trip This Year — Here’s How
Stretching 90 miles along the jagged western edge of the continental United States, Big Sur has long exercised a magnetic pull on people drawn to its... Read More
-
Biggest mudslide in California history buries part of the Pacific Coast Highway in Big Sur
A landslide of more than 1 million tons of brick and dirt buried part of California’s Pacific Coast Highway over the weekend.The damage is ... Read More
-
America's Most Iconic Drives
Automobile ads love to show shiny vehicles cruising open highways under blue skies, with mountains and beaches nearby. But when was the last time you... Read More
-
6 Trips to Take Before You Get Married (Video)
The world is filled with incredible honeymoon destinations and spots for a romantic getaway, but there are also plenty of places best explored solo... Read More
-
How to Plan a Trip to California's Big Sur
In the Big Sur region of California, the Pacific Coast Highway seems made for a daring road trip: its winding roads hug the curves of the coast, and the... Read More
-
California Wildfire Closes Big Sur State Parks
Two major wildfires in California are causing evacuations and closures as firefighters battle the blazes.Officials closed state parks along the Big Sur... Read More
-
Where the Stars Say 'I do': 14 Stunning Celebrity Wedding Destinations
In the world of Hollywood, an average wedding simply won’t do. Whether it’s over-the-top decorations or hiring a world-renowned chef, there’s no expense... Read More
-
The World's Most Romantic Places to Propose
So you've found the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. Mazel tov! That's a huge decision, but now another looms: how—and where—to pop... Read More
-
The Best in the West: 12 Hotels in the Western U.S. Bucking the Standard
Californian summers may call to mind stretches of sand and palm trees, but these 12 hotels prove that the western U.S. has way more to offer than... Read More
-
World’s Most Romantic Hotels
A good hotel, much like a good relationship, has that perfect alchemy of comfort and excitement, intrigue and indulgence. The trick is in finding your... Read More
-
World's Most Romantic Hotels 2011
What’s more romantic than staying at a former 19th-century monastery with vibrant sofas, bleached wood floors, and a bamboo garden that doubles as an... Read More
-
Travel Wardrobe Staples from Michael Kors
Michael Kors' fall 2014 runway show was inspired by Big Sur—the region in California where the Santa Lucia Mountains meet the Pacific Ocean. The... Read More
