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Big Sur
California~2.5 hr drive from the BayBest: Year-round — clearest skies September–November
Big Sur is not just a destination, it's a state of mind. Stretching 90 miles along the central California coast between Monterey Bay and San Simeon.
Don't Miss
- Bixby Creek Bridge
- Pfeiffer Beach
- McWay Falls
- Pacific Coast Highway drive
Trail Notes
- Kirk Creek and Pfeiffer Big Sur campgrounds book out months ahead — check for cancellations
- Nacimiento-Fergusson Road has jaw-dropping coast views (check Caltrans for closures first)
- Morning fog usually burns off by midday — plan hikes for the afternoon
- Fill the tank in Monterey or Cambria; Big Sur fuel is scarce and pricey
- Bixby Bridge at sunrise beats the midday crowds by a mile
Take the Jeep to Big Sur
Rooftop tent, camp kitchen, fridge, and recovery gear included — just add food and a sense of adventure.