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Big Sur

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First review on 20 Sep 2019
Last review on 20 Sep 2019 (1 review)
Considered the longest and most scenic stretch of undeveloped coastline in the contiguous United States, this beautiful stretch of California coastline has much to do and see.
Basic Info Add / Edit
Category

Coastal Region

Price / Entry Fee

FREE

Airport(s) & Port Harbor(s) Service

Monterey Airport (MRY)
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Oakland Airport (OAK)

Known For

Scenic Views
Top Travel Destination in North America

Day Trip from Major Cities

30 min drive to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
45 min drive from Carmel (Carmel-by-the-Sea) or Monterey (CA) or Pebble Beach Resorts
2.5 hour drive from San Luis Obispo or San Jose (City) or San Francisco
3 hour drive from Fresno

Winding and/or Bumpy Road (to & around here)

Winding Road: Moderate - Heavy

Altitude/Motion Sickness (to & around here)

Mild - Moderate

Big Sur, California

Location Boundaries

Region between Carmel Highlands and San Simeon (87 Miles on the Pacific Coast Highway)

Special Info & Comments

South of Monterey Peninsula
The California State Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) runs through this region

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