Big Sur Travel Q&A
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Shannon Kircher and 12 others answered ·
California: What are the must-see stops along highway 1 between San Francisco and LA? (13 Answers)
I personally love Carmel (California) as a stop - super quaint with great shops and eateries. Beyond that, Big Sur is a gorgeous, rugged area down the coast that feels rather untouched. You can pop in for laid back wine tasting in Paso Robles - Niner... See More
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Janelle Kennedy and 7 others answered ·
Los Angeles: 2 week Road trip from Vancouver to Los Angeles (8 Answers)
Rachel, as long as you remember which side of the road we drive on over here you'll be just fine :-D I wouldn't recommend a motor home ("RV" in Yankese) for a 2-week trip. They guzzle gas, they're not the most eco-friendly means of transport, and the... See More
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Krista Gray and 6 others answered ·
Big Sur: California Road Trip: Santa Barbara to Oregon Border (7 Answers)
You already have my heart with this question -- Big Sur is just everything! It's great that you've already planned to stop there. :)While there, check out:Coast Gallery & Cafe : the rooftop cafe is prime for whale watching and has great food! The gal... See More
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Kristal Sajasi and 6 others answered ·
San Francisco: 1 Week Road Trip from SF to Santa Monica- must see stops down the coast? (7 Answers)
Brian,It depends on how much you want to see, you could easily spend 4 days in Yosemite - I guess it's all about how much nature you want to see and how into hiking you are. A few absolute must sees in Yosemite National Park are: - the tunnel view - ... See More
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Nitasha Rimar and 3 others answered ·
California: Pacific Cost Highway/Highway 1 - Where to stay December 2017 (4 Answers)
Don't waste too much time in Huntington Beach or Santa Monica.. save more days for big sur. You can see those two cities as day trips and they are expensive to stay in See More
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Dan Brigham and 5 others answered ·
California: September trip (6 Answers)
Although it's a round trip, a cruise from Montereydown Highway One to Big Sur is amazing. About 30 miles each way. You could drive from San Luis Obispo to the coast and up to Monterey but, oy vey what a tortuous 95-mile journey! And I'm not sure the ... See More
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Carol Bohlmeyer and 3 others answered ·
Los Angeles: How Does One Get to Big Sur Via Train and How Does One Get Around? (4 Answers)
The Surfliner will take you to Monterey where you will need a rental car to get south to Big Sur. The scenery is breathtaking driving down the coast and there are many places to stop and take photos and many little galleries and restaurants along the... See More
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Valerie Axworthy and 3 others answered ·
Big Sur: Whats the best hike in Big Sur? Best beach? (4 Answers)
...I would hike the McWay Waterfall Trail , it isn't too difficult of a hike and you'll end up at the beautiful McWay Falls The entrance is a little confusing. Once you park, you have to walk back towards the highway and you will... See More
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Elliott Lowen and 3 others answered ·
San Francisco: Best hot springs within a 2-3 hour drive of San Francisco? (4 Answers)
The most commercial is Calistoga in Napa Valley, where the hot springs are turned into mud baths and massages. I used to go to Esalen all the time and you cant beat the view and location. Here are some choices that range from very nice to much more l... See More
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David B and 3 others answered ·
Bay Area: Camping in San Francisco Bay Area (4 Answers)
West Point Inn in on Mt Tam is great ..... there is also camping on Angel Island in the middle of the bay:In the middle of San Francisco Bay sits Angel Island State Park, offering spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, the Marin Headlands an... See More
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Popular Hotels
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Deetjen's Big Sur Inn (hotel)
48865 Highway 1 Big Sur CA
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Fernwood Resort (hotel)
47200 Highway 1 Big Sur CA
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Deetjen's Big Sur Inn (hotel)
48865 California 1 Big Sur CA (831) 667-2377
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Ventana Inn & Spa (hotel)
48123 California 1 Big Sur CA (831) 667-2331
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Ventana Inn (hotel)
48865 CA-1 Big Sur CA
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Big Sur Lodge (hotel)
47225 California 1 Big Sur CA (831) 667-3100
Popular Restaurants
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Nepenthe (restaurant)
48510 Highway 1 Big Sur CA (831) 667-2345
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Post Ranch Inn (restaurant)
47900 California 1 Big Sur CA (831) 667-2200
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Big Sur Bakery and Restaurant (restaurant)
Big Sur CA
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Coast Gallery & Cafe (restaurant)
49901 CA-1 Big Sur CA (831) 667-2301
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Big Sur River Inn (restaurant)
46840 CA-1 Big Sur CA (831) 667-2700
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Rocky Point Restaurant (restaurant)
36700 California 1 Carmel CA (831) 624-2933
Popular Attractions
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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park (attraction)
65084 Highway 1 Big Sur CA
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McWay Falls (attraction)
Big Sur CA
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Esalen (attraction)
55000 Highway 1 Big Sur California
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Pfeiffer State Beach (attraction)
Monterey County CA
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Bixby Creek Bridge (attraction)
27494-27498 Cabrillo Highway Monterey CA
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Andrew Molera State Park (attraction)
Big Sur CA (831) 667-2315
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