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Big-Sur
is known as the most spectacular meeting of land and sea in the world. The Big Sur region is about 90 miles in length along California's famed Highway 1, between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Visitors are awestruck by the magnificent mountains and rocky cliffs of Big Sur that plunge into the crashing surf below. You can do nothing in Big Sur but indulge your senses in the breathtaking scenery, and this alone will be an adventure. But, for those looking for a little more activity, there are several state parks along Big Sur that offer camping, hiking, biking, fishing, beachcombing, wildlife viewing, and more. You will find parks with miles of trails that run through meadows, beaches and hilltops. One park features an 80-foot waterfall that drops from granite cliffs into the ocean and another offers 80 campsites located in a secluded redwood canyon. Although Big Sur is popular for camping, there are other accommodations, ranging from comfortable to the luxurious. Restaurants are just as varied from small pubs to world class restaurants. Other points of interest include the Point Sur Lighthouse State Park, the Bixby Creek Bridge, and the fifty year old Nepenthe Restaurant and Phoenix Gift Shop. The annual Big Sur Jazz Fest is held the first weekend in May throughout the parks, restaurants, pubs and other businesses along Big Sur. The Big Sur region of central California is a rugged area of unsurpassed natural beauty that leaves visitors feeling uplifted and rejuvenated.
Surrounding areas: Carmel Valley, California (16.1 mi), Carmel Highlands, California (21.9 mi), Carmel, California (23.4 mi), Carmel-By-The-Sea, California (24.7 mi), Pebble Beach, California (26.0 mi), Monterey, California (26.7 mi), Pacific Grove, California (28.3 mi)
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Big Sur Vacation Rentals
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Big Sur Hotels and Resorts
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| Ventana Inn | 1 | Big Sur, CA | | (831) 667-2331 | | Stonepine Resort & Equestrian | 150 E Carmel Vly Rd | Carmel Valley, CA | 16.3 mi. | (831) 659-2245 | | Carmel Vly Ranch Resort A Wyndham Resort | One Old RNCH Rd | Carmel, CA | 21.6 mi. | (800) 996-3426 | | Lamplighter Motel | 250 S Alta St | Gonzales, CA | 22.9 mi. | (831) 675-3691 | | Best Western Valley Harvest Inn | 1155 Front St | Soledad, CA | 24.3 mi. | (831) 678-3833 | | Candle Light Inn | San Carlos Between 4th & 5th Ave | Carmel By The Sea, CA | 24.6 mi. | (831) 624-6451 | | Dolphin Inn | NE Cor Of 4th & San Carlos | Carmel By The Sea, CA | 24.6 mi. | (831) 624-5356 | | Svendsgaard's Inn | NW Cor Of 4th & San Carlos | Carmel By The Sea, CA | 24.6 mi. | (831) 624-1511 | | Wayside Inn | 7th & Mission Sts | Carmel By The Sea, CA | 24.6 mi. | (831) 624-5336 | | Carmel Sands Lodge | | Carmel, CA | 24.6 mi. | (831) 624-1255 | | Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea | Ocean Ave & Torres St | Carmel, CA | 24.6 mi. | (831) 622-7090 | | Comfort Inn Monterey Airport | 1200 Olmsted Rd | Monterey, CA | 24.8 mi. | (831) 372-2945 | | Bay Park Hotel | 1425 Munras Ave | Monterey, CA | 25.8 mi. | (831) 649-1020 | | Best Western Deanza Inn | 2141 N Fremont St | Monterey, CA | 25.8 mi. | (800) 858-8775 | | Motel 6 | 2124 N Fremont St | Monterey, CA | 25.8 mi. | (831) 646-8585 | | Quality Inn | 2075 Fremont St | Monterey, CA | 25.8 mi. | (831) 373-5551 | | Rodeway Inn Monterey | 2041 Fremont St | Monterey, CA | 25.8 mi. | (831) 373-2911 | | Comfort Inn Monterey Bay | 2050 N Fremont St | Monterey, CA | 25.9 mi. | (831) 373-3081 | | Econo Lodge | 2042 Fremont St | Monterey, CA | 25.9 mi. | (831) 372-5851 | | Monterey Carmel Travelodge At Fairgrounds | 2030 N Fremont St | Monterey, CA | 25.9 mi. | (831) 373-3381 | | Ramada Limited | 2058 N Fremont St | Monterey, CA | 25.9 mi. | (831) 375-9511 | | The Mariposa Inn | 1386 Munras Ave | Monterey, CA | 25.9 mi. | (831) 649-1414 | | Americas Best Value Stage Coach Lodge | 1111 10th St | Monterey, CA | 26.0 mi. | (831) 373-3632 | | Super 8 | 1300 Munras Ave | Monterey, CA | 26.0 mi. | (831) 373-3203 | | The Inn At Spanish Bay | 2700 17-mile Dr | Pebble Beach, CA | 26.0 mi. | (408) 647-7500 | | The Lodge At Pebble Beach | Seventeen Mile Dr | Pebble Beach, CA | 26.0 mi. | (408) 624-3811 | | Best Value Surf Inn | 1200 Munras Ave | Monterey, CA | 26.1 mi. | (800) 521-5821 | | Comfort Inn | 1252 Munras Ave | Monterey, CA | 26.1 mi. | (831) 372-8088 | | Howard Johnson Express Inn | 1240 Munras Ave | Monterey, CA | 26.1 mi. | (831) 375-6002 | | Ramada Limited - Carmel Hill | 1182 Cass St | Monterey, CA | 26.1 mi. | (831) 375-2679 | | Quality Inn | 1058 Munras Ave | Monterey, CA | 26.2 mi. | (831) 372-3381 | | Casa Munras Garden Hotel | 700 Munras Ave | Monterey, CA | 26.4 mi. | (831) 375-2411 | | La Quinta Inn | 2401 Del Monte Ave | Monterey, CA | 26.4 mi. | (831) 373-7100 | | Monterey Downtown Travelodge | 675 Munras Ave | Monterey, CA | 26.4 mi. | (831) 373-1876 | | Sand Dollar Inn | 755 Abrego St | Monterey, CA | 26.4 mi. | (831) 372-7551 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1400 Del Monte Blvd | Seaside, CA | 26.4 mi. | (831) 394-5335 | | Embassy Suites Hotel | 1441 Cyn Del Rey Blvd | Seaside, CA | 26.6 mi. | (831) 393-1115 | | Hilton Monterey | 1000 Aquajito Rd | Monterey, CA | 26.7 mi. | (831) 373-6141 | | Hyatt Regency Monterey | One Golf Course Rd | Monterey, CA | 26.7 mi. | (831) 372-1234 | | Monterey Bay Inn | 242 Cannery Row | Monterey, CA | 26.7 mi. | (831) 658-3333 |
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| Carriage House Inn | Junipero Between 7th & 8th Ave | Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA | 24.7 mi. | (831) 625-2585 |
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Big Sur Weather & Climate
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Big Sur is an area of beautiful, rugged coastline located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. This region of the state generally enjoys mild weather year round with very little variation in temperature. Rain can fall November through March, although January is usually considered the beginning of the rainy season along the coast. During summer, Big Sur's beaches are subject to cool weather. Sunny days are sporadic as a blanket of seasonal fog often hugs the coastline, dropping temperatures in the process. Many days, however, the fog lifts by midday and sunshine prevails. Rain is virtually non-existent in the summertime in the Big Sur area, and brisk ocean winds are usually present all year. Fall is generally the sunniest season along the central coast.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
59°F |
43°F |
9.13 in. |
55°F |
| February |
61°F |
44°F |
8.24 in. |
56°F |
| March |
61°F |
45°F |
7.30 in. |
56°F |
| April |
64°F |
46°F |
2.79 in. |
57°F |
| May |
64°F |
48°F |
0.86 in. |
59°F |
| June |
66°F |
50°F |
0.20 in. |
60°F |
| July |
68°F |
52°F |
0.09 in. |
62°F |
| August |
69°F |
53°F |
0.14 in. |
63°F |
| September |
71°F |
53°F |
0.54 in. |
63°F |
| October |
69°F |
50°F |
1.94 in. |
61°F |
| November |
64°F |
46°F |
5.37 in. |
59°F |
| December |
59°F |
43°F |
6.60 in. |
57°F |
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Big Sur Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Monterey Peninsula airport (MRY) located about 24 miles northwest of Big Sur in Monterey, California, the Salinas Municipal airport (SNS) located approximately 29 miles north of Big Sur in Salinas, California, the Hollister Municipal airport (3O7) located roughly 47 miles northeast of Big Sur in Hollister, California, and finally the Paso Robles Municipal airport (PRB) located around 71 miles southeast of Big Sur in Paso Robles, California.
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Big Sur Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Bonfante Gardens | Gilroy | CA | 53.0 mi. | | | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Santa Cruz | CA | 53.5 mi. | | | Paramount's Great America | Santa Clara | CA | 77.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Raging Waters | San Jose | CA | 76.3 mi. | | | Big Bear Park | Waterford | CA | 109.6 mi. | | | The Island Waterpark and Family Fun Village | Fresno | CA | 112.7 mi. | | | Wild Water Adventures | Clovis | CA | 118.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Rancho Canada Golf Club | Carmel | CA | 23.4 mi. | | | BayonetBlack Horse Golf Course | Seaside | CA | 26.5 mi. | | | Laguna Seca Golf Club | Monterey | CA | 26.7 mi. | | | Poppy Hills Golf Course | Pebble Beach | CA | 26.7 mi. | | | Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course | Pacific Grove | CA | 28.3 mi. | | | Twin Creeks Golf Course | Salinas | CA | 29.4 mi. | | | Salinas Fairways Golf Course | Salinas | CA | 29.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park | | CA | 4.4 mi. | | | Andrew Molera State Park | | CA | 7.6 mi. | | | John Little State Park | | CA | 10.4 mi. | | | Garrapata State Park | | CA | 18.8 mi. | | | Marina State Park | | CA | 31.2 mi. | | | Fremont Peak State Park | | CA | 37.2 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| San Juan Bautista Mission | Seaside | CA | 26.6 mi. | (History) | | California Views Historical Photo Collection | Monterey | CA | 26.7 mi. | (History) | | Stowitts Museum and Library | Pacific Grove | CA | 28.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument | San Simeon | CA | 50.5 mi. | (Art) | | Capitola Historical Museum | Capitola | CA | 52.3 mi. | (History) | | Ecology Hall of Fame | Santa Cruz | CA | 53.5 mi. | (Science) | | California Antique Aircraft Museum | San Martin | CA | 58.2 mi. | (Technology) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey | CA | 26.7 mi. | | | Happy Hollow Park and Zoo | San Jose | CA | 76.3 mi. | | | Charles Paddock Zoo | Atascadero | CA | 77.9 mi. | | | The Oakland Zoo | Oakland | CA | 112.2 mi. | | | Chaffee Zoological Gardens | Fresno | CA | 112.7 mi. | | | San Francisco Zoological Gardens | San Francisco | CA | 112.8 mi. | | | Steinhart Aquarium | San Francisco | CA | 112.8 mi. | |
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