Lovely Cove at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

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Seaspray on the Green - Golfing in Monterey County

From small and intimate golf experiences above the rocky cliff sides to once-in-a-lifetime rounds on internationally renowned courses, Route 1 – Big Sur Coast Highway delivers.
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Big Sur: A Journey of American Literature

For over a hundred years, Big Sur has been a fertile area for artistic advancements, a variety of authors immortalize the place with the written word. Make your journey down Big Sur Coast Highway a pilgrimage of American literature. Stop in at museums and libraries dedicated...
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Sandy Beaches Among Rugged Cliffs

While Big Sur's beaches hardly resemble the vast stretches of sun-baked sand that dot Southern California's easily accessible coastline, they do offer the visitor a wide variety of recreational possibilities.
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Mild Winter Days and Clear Night Skies

Locals know that the best time to experience the Big Sur/Central Coast area is from November to April. Average daytime temperatures range in the 60s typically with minor changes into the evenings. While the summer days are often overcast, wintertime offers sunny days and...
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The Colorful History of the Big Sur Region

Though the rocky coast of the Big Sur may look much the same as it did in the 1500s, the Big Sur has had its share of cultural changes throughout history. The rich Native American, Mexican, and European cultures have created a truly unique cultural atmosphere.
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Big Sur Coast Highway Overview

Follow Route One through the Big Sur area and take in the California coast the way it is meant to be experienced. From rocky embankments jutting into the clear blue waters of the Pacific to sea lions and other marine life playing in the coves and on the beaches, Big Sur is...
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1-Day Trip: A Day Along Big Sur Coast
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Crashing waves, rolling fog, sheer rocky cliffs, and pleasant bends and curves make a trip down Big Sur Coast Highway an unforgettable experience. You can complete this itinerary in a day, but high quality lodging and camping areas are available if you feel like a day isn't... [more]