Big Sur Off The Beaten Path

 
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Most Viewed Off The Beaten Path in Big Sur

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Beyond the Highway

Beyond the Highway, Big Sur

 12 Reviews  From San Francisco.............................175 south on Highway 101. Take the exit marked Jolon Road (G14). There is also a historical sign announcing this exit. Once on Jolon Road, travel 18... 

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Hiking

Hiking, Big Sur

 10 Reviews  A steep climb to the top of the peak will bring you to 5,120 feet above the Pacific Ocean, which will be just 2.5 miles in front of you. Such an amazing view from the peak, and it's so quiet up there... 

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Coastal Views / Beaches

Coastal Views / Beaches, Big Sur

 6 Reviews  Pfeiffer Beach is an easy place to miss and not to be missed. We certainly would have if we were not looking at the Nepenthe website. The noted cool bluff top bar is pretty much the place to stop for... 

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Camping

Camping, Big Sur

 4 Reviews

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Water Falls

Water Falls, Big Sur

 3 Reviews

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Foggy Weather

Foggy Weather, Big Sur

 4 Reviews

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Some Big Sur Wildlife

Some Big Sur Wildlife, Big Sur

 Ewingjr98 Says:  I saw a small variety of wildlife at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park over 2 or 3 hours including squirrels, lizards, and even a snake.Coast Range Fence Lizard... 

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Amazing Flowers, great pictures

Amazing Flowers, great pictures, Big Sur

 tvdandy Says:  Big Sur not only has amazing views of the ocean, but also boasts a stunning variety of plant life, all very colorful and beautiful. This area is one big... 

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Point Sur LIghthouse

Point Sur LIghthouse, Big Sur

 grandmaR Says:  Under construction 

Top 3 Hotels in Big Sur

Ventana Inn And Spa

 2 Reviews and 303 Opinions  Enjoy dramatic scapes, invigorating hikes, wine service, and a "clothing optional" pool. This is a... 

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Post Ranch Inn

 2 Reviews and 319 Opinions  This hotel is incredible, beside the location, rooms and restaurant the people who work there are so... 

 Hotels in Big Sur

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Q:  we want to spend a night on the coast as we head back down to SB we are on a budget, where would you recommend we stay for one... 

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A: In Big Sur check out Fernwood Tavern, Big Sur Lodge, Riverside Cabins and Big Sur River Inn for reasonably priced... 

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Top Big Sur Writers

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MY 4th of July

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 Some people celebrated the 4th (USA’s Independence Day) by gathering among the hoards of people watching parades and lighting off explosive devices. Others may have gathered with friends and family...... 

2

Big Sur: A Rare Gift

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 Big Sur is more than a geographic region. It's a state of mind and in a state like California, the mind is capable of some amazing things. For many, this area is synonymous with the Pacific Coast... 

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It's the Journey, Not the Destination

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 (But fill up your gas tank before you get there! Today, April 7th, gas prices in Big Sur were the most in the entire U.S. $3.79/gallon for regular!) When my e-pal, Mina, said that she had set a goal... 

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Big Sur, One of My Favorite Places

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 Big Sur can refer to the small village of Big Sur, California, which is located about 27 miles south of Carmel, or the Big Sur Coastline, which is traversed by highway 1 and may be the most famous... 

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Big Sur

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 Big Sur has the most amazing coastline I've ever seen... it's even better than the coastline in Olympic National Park. A visit to this place is a must... I only spent a day there, but I'll spend more... 

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