Things to Do in Big Sur and Attractions in CA California

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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

HIGHLIGHTS: visitor center, picnic tables, restrooms, ... more

Though I am not much of a hiker, but for someone like me who does not hike regularly, this is definitely fun. The Elwodsen Trail in the lower areas of the park has to be shared with people coming down or going up, but is not... A TripAdvisor Member

Julia Pfeiffer Burns SP has the BEST 20-30 minute (roundtrip) hike along the Big Sur... AL-the-squid

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Bixby Bridge

OVERVIEW: Thirteen miles south of Carmel stands one of the world's highest single-span concrete arch bridges, Bixby Bridge.... bigsurcalifornia.org

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New Camaldoli Hermitage

I wasn't Catholic but had always been interested in monasteries. I went once, went back... A TripAdvisor Member

If you are ready for something truely unique - unplug everything. (You cell phone, your PDA, your work, your spouse, your children—every responsibility) breath deeply and drive up -- and up-- about two miles into the clouds. Your room has... A TripAdvisor Member

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Esalen Institute

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Esalen is not a hotel or tourist destination. One goes to Esalen to take workshops. Reservations are a must. The accommodations are regular and vary according to availability and price. The view... A Yahoo! User

Dedicated to helping people achieve their full human potential, Esalen Institute has... By BV from Rochester, NY

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Molera Horseback Tours

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This is a beautiful horseback riding opportunity. For the beach ride at 11, not much time is... By A Yahoo! User from San Diego

We generally find a way to do some horseback riding on our trips, and Big Sur was no exception. The Molera Horseback... family-5_trip

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Pfeiffer Beach

HIGHLIGHTS: restrooms, group campsites, rv dumpstation... more

Pfeiffer beach is a wonderful beach, one of two in the Big Sur River Valley area, the only one you can go to in the winter and... A TripAdvisor Member

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Nepenthe

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the stunning views (to someone from the american south) more than made up for any inconvenience ... James

the food is imaginative and delicious . raynbow_smile

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Andrew Molera State Park

HIGHLIGHTS: visitor center, picnic tables, restrooms, ... more

How can you not be in awe of the beauty of the California coastline? Big Sur is amazing, and camping here lets you soak up all of it. The campground isn't overrun with cars or RVs, just people... A TripAdvisor Member

The park itself is pleasant, but be aware that the level of animal activity... A TripAdvisor Member

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Mission San Antonio

HIGHLIGHTS: wheelchair accessible

OVERVIEW: 1771 Padre Junipero Serra entered the Valley of the Oaks to establish the third mission in California. The date was July 14, 1771. In the secluded sierra district, Padres Junipero Serra, Miguel Pie... Sanantoniomission

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Hawthorne Gallery

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I fell in love with a monument statue with a bronze casted... A Yahoo! User

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Big Sur, California offers unique views of the Pacific coast with the combination of the Santa Lucia Mountains which in combination offer a beautiful landscape for tourists and locals alike. Thousands of people a year plan their Big Sur vacations on and offline and find that this Californian destination offers a wide variety of lodging options as well as activities that can make any vacation one to remember.

Horse back tours through the mountains is one of the most popular excursions that can be enjoyed during your stay in Big Sur and one that everyone can afford. With a variety of different beaches at your disposal including the popular Pfeiffer Beach, you can soak in the sun with the gorgeous Santa Lucia Mountains within your view. If you are looking for a more historical view of Big Sur the Point Sur State Historical Park is an attraction where you can learn about the history of this beautiful Californian city.

Make sure to book your chosen Big Sur lodgings in advance as this is a popular destination because of its unique scenic features that can be found nowhere else throughout the state of California. Your lodgings can help you book your chosen excursions and guide you throughout the area so you can get the most out of your Big Sur, Californian vacation. From here you can visit the larger cities of California as well but once you see the mile long stretches of beach and breathtaking mountains you may not want to!

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