The most dramatic stretch of coastline begins in Monterey County and ends 90 miles south in San Luis Obispo County at the Hearst Castle. Volcanic peaks rise from the surf and towering redwoods meet with the rugged coastline. Its wild natural beauty can be experienced at numerous private and public campgrounds, parks, ocean and river beaches which include three million acres of untouched wilderness and three hundred miles of trails on state and federal land. Big Sur is a great place to hike and camp. Attractions you don't want to miss are the Point Sur Lighthouse, Henry Miller Memorial Library, the popular Nepenthe Restaurant, Pfieffer State Park and Pfieffer Beach.

Big Sur is located approximately 30 miles south of Monterey via Highway 1.