Big Sur Trips

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Top rated Big Sur Trips

Wildlife Adventures at a State Park By the Sea | Mar 26 07'

by little haxby a 27 year old female from Boston, on vacation in Big Sur

"They watched me, the mother perhaps preparing her bulk for the violent dance if I came too close"

After my drive partway up the coast, I stopped at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, hoping my interagency pass would grant me a discount. It didn't. Bu... Continue reading »
Napa Valley, San Jose, Big Sur | Oct 30 06'

by Longcats a 32 year old male traveling as a couple from Stuttgart, on vacation in Big Sur

"...24 hours in the nude, under the stars, the hot sun, in pools of untreated, oxygen filtered water, flowing directly from the earth's belly"

After climbing out of the 1300 year-old redwood trees, Arina and Seumas drilled the locals of Calistoga for where they could find REAL, straight-ou... Continue reading »
Big Sur Coast - Days 47 and 48 | Sep 30 07'

by Dove and Josh a 30 year old female traveling as a couple from Rochester, on vacation in Big Sur

So down the coast we went. And what a drive it was. Wow. If you've never done the Big Sur drive, it's a must. Our first sto... Continue reading »
trip to Big Sur | Sep 02 06'

by sassymonix a 26 year old female from Manila, on vacation in Big Sur

My first day in the US of A, we went on a day trip to Big Sur. The traffic was horrible since it was a long weekend (labor day weekend i think) but... Continue reading »
Hiking to the Hot Springs | Jul 14 06'

by Jenica a 35 year old female traveling as a couple from San Francisco, on vacation in Big Sur

Big Sur overwhelms you, even if you just take a day hike to climb the ridges, cross the creeks, discover the foggy ocean views. Being able to camp... Continue reading »
San Francisco and Big Sur | Jun 26 07'

by Wayfaring Parents a 32 year old male traveling as a family from Canby, on vacation in Big Sur

Though the beauty of Salt Point was strong, the cold and wind were stronger. So we packed up camp quickly that morning and decided to get coffee an... Continue reading »
Hearst Castle and Big Sur, California | May 23 09'

by Lori and Ian a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Big Sur

"The sun streamed through in patches during our drive and when it was out it really made the dramatic coastline appear."

2009-05-23We took highway 60 into town and eventually made it to Highway 101. The traffic was bad throughout all of LA and it took almost three hou... Continue reading »
Big Sur-prise | Nov 17 07'

by Johnny G a 25 year old male from Newport Beach, on vacation in Big Sur

"BIG SUR...WOW! If you ever have to drive anywhere...let the coast of california be your place."

The day began with our drive out of avila beach.. a bit foggy and dreary! Nontheless, we continued on to take a quick view of the Hearst castle, bu... Continue reading »
mid-coast California | Jun 29 07'

by the Murray girls a female traveling as a family from Dillon, on vacation in Big Sur

Woke up at Wal-Mart in Oxnard and hit the road early. We drove California Route 1 all the way up the coast, stopping first at Hearst Castle.... Continue reading »

Trips taken near Big Sur

Coast Line and Oysters | Oct 07 05'

by Wanderer a 31 year old female from Manama, on vacation in Monterey

"Oysters and Rocks"

The drive up the coast was incredible! It reminded me of driving through Costa Rica, where every turn brought a view more spectacular than the las... Continue reading »
Highway 1..Monterey Bay | Jun 30 07'

by Mark & Ciara a 28 year old male traveling as a couple from Dublin, on vacation in Monterey

"theres a great thai place about 5 mins outside town if your passing through. D'ont though"

We began our roadtrip proper on highway 1 after we left Santa Cruz. highway 1 really is the only road to take if you are thinking of heading down t... Continue reading »
The Monterey Bay Aquarium | Jul 12 06'

by The Hallgrens a 36 year old female traveling as a couple from Belle Plaine, on vacation in Monterey

"Surprisingly my favorite display section was the Jellyfish area - can you believe that?"

Today we spent the day in Monterey and visited the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. I knew we'd enjoy it, but it was even better than I had ever... Continue reading »
From Morro Bay to Monterey | Jun 11 06'

by Kvans a 38 year old female traveling as a couple, on vacation in Monterey

Lars & I had a great trip up the coast from Morro Bay to Monterey. We went along the Highway 1 the entire time. We arrived in the a... Continue reading »
Day 6, Mile 3,250 | Mar 03 07'

by Tito Kayak a 34 year old male from Monterey, on vacation in Monterey

Well folks, just about the end of the story. Last stop on my list of "things to do" was to visit the London Bridge. For those who don't... Continue reading »
Beautiful Carmel | Jul 01 07'

by Mark & Ciara a 28 year old male traveling as a couple from Dublin, on vacation in Carmel By The Sea

"Most definitely it's a Southside housewife’s dream"

We arrived in Carmel thinking that we would only stop for lunch in it, but liked it so much we decided to stay the night. It’s a small sea-side... Continue reading »
Monterey to San Fran | Jun 22 07'

by Steph & Craig a 29 year old female traveling as a couple from Ottawa, on vacation in Monterey

"smells like a fart I once had"

A refreshing sleep at the Quality Inn had us up early for a lovely run along the wharf where we spotted sea lions and toured the rest of downtown.... Continue reading »
Monterey | Jan 10 07'

by Ethereal Wanderer a real traveler from Australia, on vacation in Monterey

Touching down at noon to a beautiful 50F sunny day, taxiing to the hotel where street signs have names and not numbers, what a change from Chicago.... Continue reading »
Elephant Seals and State Parks | May 14 07'

by AK Andy a 25 year old female traveling as a family from Anchorage, on vacation in Monterey

As we continued north, one of the neatest things we saw were the elephant seals at the beaches of Piedras Blancas. There were a large amount... Continue reading »
City by the Bay | Jun 17 05'

by Mike Ram a 27 year old male from San Jose, on vacation in Monterey

Monterey and its surrounding cities(Carmel, Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach) are a wonderful place to spend an afternoon. There are rocky coastlines... Continue reading »