Salmon Creek Falls is a beautiful waterfall in the southern portion of Big Sur that is only a short distance off the road but that features an unmaintained hike to get to its base. With the closures in effect (as of Spring 2018 but not any longer), this trail was right near where Highway 1 […]
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Point Sur Lighthouse Tour in Big Sur
Ever since the first time I drove Highway 1 along the Big Sur coast, I have been intrigued by the small lighthouse on the hill that you see as you head north. The lighthouse is only accessible via a guided tour on the weekends though, so it wasn’t until recently that I was finally in […]
Garrapata State Park Rocky Ridge Trail in Big Sur
Garrapata State Park is technically part of Big Sur, even though it is located more on the Monterey coastline than on the Big Sur coastline. Regardless, this state park has some fantastic trails to beautiful beaches and views, but it is not well marked, so you have to know what you are looking for, or […]
Andrew Molera State Park Beach Trail in Big Sur
Andrew Molera State Park is one of the first parks you will see when heading south into Big Sur from Monterey. While it doesn’t have the stark coastline beauty that some of the other parks have, it is still a great place to get out and do a short hike to the beach, especially since […]
Nepenthe Restaurant in Big Sur: Best Cafe View on the Central Coast
Nepenthe is a fantastic restaurant located along the Big Sur coastline. The staggering views and great food have been making it a staple of Highway 1 travel for decades. I finally got a chance to visit it a little while back, and I can say that it easily lives up to the hype, with incredible […]