Highway 1 Conditions in Big Sur, California
Oct 9, 2024 · While much of Highway 1 along the Big Sur coast remains accessible and open, Caltrans engineers are now assessing the slide area and gathering data to keep the public informed of the new timeline for reopening.
Big Sur California, Lodging, Camping Tourism Information
This is the official, complete, and definitive travel guide to all lodging, camping, restaurants, gift shops & art galleries in Big Sur; The ultimate travel resource and guide to California's central coast and your complete Big Sur Visitors Bureau. It's time to plan your winter getaway to Big Sur.
Big Sur National Scenic Byways Program - Big Sur, California
Highway 1 in Big Sur is famous as one of the crown jewels of the America's Byways program. Along this beautiful coastal highway it is not unusual to see soaring California Condors, migrating Gray, Humpback and Blue whales.
Maps, Directions, and Transportation to Big Sur California
Big Sur Valley is located 26 miles South of Carmel on the central California coast, surrounded by Ventana Wilderness Area and the Los Padres National Forest. The Big Sur Chamber of Commerce offers these directions as a starting point for your trip to Big Sur.
Big Sur Beach Guide, Big Sur California
Big Sur offers several different beachcombing opportunities. View the spectacular Big Sur coastline from the cliffs or walk along the shoreline. Pfeiffer Beach has great access and great sunset viewings.
Big Sur Camping Guide, Big Sur California
Enjoy the State Parks or the privately owned campgrounds, both located throughout Big Sur. Streamside camping is available in the Big Sur Valley and oceanview, bluff camping is available in the southern end of Big Sur.
Big Sur, CA UPDATED May 26, 2023. CLOSED FROM 18 MI SOUTH OF BIG SUR/ AT BIG CREEK VISTA POINT (MONTEREY CO) TO LIMEKILN STATE PARK (PARK CLOSED) - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE.
History of Big Sur California
Big Sur is located along Scenic Highway One approximately 150 miles south of San Francisco and 300 miles north of Los Angeles. Historically, the name Big Sur, was derived from that unexplored and unmapped wilderness area which lays along the coast south of Monterey.
Big Sur, CA UPDATED May 4, 2023. Paul’s Slide PM 21.7. Gilbert’s Slide PM 10.6. CLOSED FROM 18 MI SOUTH OF BIG SUR/ AT BIG CREEK VISTA POINT (MONTEREY CO) TO RAGGED POINT (SAN LUIS OBISPO CO) - DUE TO ROCK SLIDES - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE.
Big Sur Hotels & Lodging Guide, Big Sur California :: Places to Stay …
A spectacular panorama of the Big Sur South Coast can be seen from the dining room, dining decks or cliff-side cabin area. No other Big Sur resort provides the spectacular view or feel for what makes Big Sur a destination for the world.