"The Crashing Waves of BIG SUR!" Big Sur by Krystynn

Big Sur Travel Guide: 305 reviews and 881 photos

Welcome to the beautiful coastal town of BIG SUR.

If you're driving down the Highway 1 route (from Los Angeles to San Francisco), then stop by - you must - at this rustic coastal Californian town. Big Sur is one of the loveliest places I've had the pleasure of visiting.

On one side of the narrow but BREATHTAKING 2-lane road (Highway 1) lies the 5,000ft mountain(s) and on the other side, the magnificent Pacific Ocean.

(Please see pic above to grasp what I'm trying to say).

BIG SUR and Highway 1 are indeed known the world over for its spectacular beauty. Highway 1 also offers numerous scenic look-outs for drivers who would like to take their eyes off the road (albeit briefly!) and focus on the majestic coastline. :-))

Just remember to DRIVE CAREFULLY. Highway 1's sharp curves and steep hills still preclude high speed driving.

Yes, this magnificent stretch of coastline DOES indeed have something to offer every visitor. So, relax and.... just soak in the awesome beauty of this timeless place.

Please read this page together with my other travel pages on:

CARMEL
PEBBLE BEACH
SAN SIMEON
& MONTEREY

For a look at HEARST CASTLE, I'm putting them up in my SAN SIMEON page. Feel free to check them all out later O.K.?
They are all closely related, you see.
Thanks!

"There is nothing like a comfortable adventure to put people in a good humor. . ."
- Peter Mayle

<img src=http://www.nepenthebigsur.com/images/fullsize.jpg>

Live from: BIG SUR showing the spectacular Californian coastline.
Credit: Nepenthe Restaurant @ www.nepenthebigsur.com

Last visit to Big Sur: Jul 1997
Intro Updated Jan 16, 2004
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chewy3326 Feb 5, 2006 at 8:13 PM

Great page! Big Sur is very beautiful, you do a good job describing it
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kiwi Nov 1, 2005 at 12:09 PM

Nice page here with lovely photos. I love the rugged coast and the bridges. Thanks!
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garridogal May 30, 2004 at 8:10 AM

Big Sur has got to be one of the lovliest spots on Earth. Great pictures.
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slabeaume May 7, 2003 at 8:44 PM

another great page--as are all of yours!---where did you find that sign?!
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VERONIQUES May 27, 2002 at 12:19 PM

memorizing it for my trip. thanks.
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jansje May 21, 2002 at 6:02 AM

great page
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star_e Apr 18, 2002 at 3:14 AM

Excellent page!!!
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Thomascalvo Apr 15, 2002 at 2:40 PM

Lovely page and pics
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SURFIN7TH Apr 10, 2002 at 7:56 AM

Hard not to swerve while driving down 1 !
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Maggies Mar 12, 2002 at 2:23 PM

Spectacular views. Great page Krystynn!