The longest sand beach in the area is the Garrapata State Beach, which has been hailed as the finest secluded beach on the whole expanse of Big Sur. Access it via paths that lead down from ...

Another Big Sur must-see is Pfeiffer Beach. Accessed via a hard-to-spot (and signless) narrow road, this piece of shoreline is renowned for its jagged rock formations and purple sands, making it a ...