Big Sur

Big Sur stretches ~90 miles between Carmel and San Simeon along California’s Central Coast. Highlights include Bixby Creek Bridge, McWay Falls in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and Pfeiffer Beach with its purple sand. The region offers hiking, photography, whale watching, and scenic drives. Lodging ranges from rustic cabins to luxury cliffside resorts. Cell service is limited, and many natural sites are intentionally unmarked to preserve their seclusion.