California, however, boasts a few of its own, including Big Sur's McWay Falls, which is only one of eight falls in the entire US that flows into the ocean. Accessed by a hiking path straight off ...

McWay Falls is ranked #9 out of 10 things to do in Big Sur. See pictures and our review of McWay Falls.

California's Big Sur coastline is chock-full of spectacular sights. However, this cove is literally a hidden gem, hike down and try to find some Monterey jade.

But along Big Sur, with mountains on one side and the Pacific on the other, there's nowhere to go. Tavares said the DOT is doing its best to keep Highway 1 open: "We believe it's possible.