Thinking of visiting Big Sur and you’re wondering what to do once there? While the majority of visitors to Big Sur come for the day, one can spend weeks and still not see everything Big Sur has to offer. Whether you are seeking to get away, and relax or sunbathe in one of the many beaches or rivers. Or perhaps you want to camp or hike…Big Sur has something for everyone; from romantic hotels, to rustic cabins and campgrounds.
Bixby Bridge
When you Google Big Sur, most likely a picture of the iconic Bixby Bridge will render. Bixby Bridge sits about 15 miles south of Carmel, and is one of the most popular stops for tourists.
McWay Falls
McWay Falls is a result of water flows from McWay creek directly into the Pacific Ocean. Making it the only other tidefall in California next to Alamere Falls in Point Reyes. You can’t visit Big Sur without taking a selfie with McWay Falls as your background.
Nepenthe
This iconic restaurant is perched on a Big Sur cliffside; offering breathtaking views. Nepenthe offers authentic California Cuisine with unbeatable vistas of the Pacific Ocean.
Pfeifer Beach
Pfeifer Beach is located in the heart of Big Sur, but can be a little challenging to find. Most visitors come to Pfeifer Beach to see the Keyhole Arch.
Camping
Big Sur offers many camping options; from boutique campsites and rustic cabins and campsites that offer the opportunity to setup camp among the redwoods or on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Hike
Big Sur offers many hiking options. You can choose between a hike among the Redwoods or a hike that takes you among a mountain crest overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Drive the PCH
It has been said that driving down the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) is one of the most quintessential American experiences and one of the most iconic road trips.
Watch the Sunset
Big Sur offers front row views to some of the most epic and dramatic sunsets. Whether you are on a beach or sitting somewhere along the PCH you will not be disappointed.
