There are two environmental campsites that are among the most coveted in the California State Park system—perched on a bluff overlooking the ocean with views of McWay Falls. These sites book up six ...

The Big Sur Coast Highway, officially designated as part of California State Route 1, winds approximately 90 miles between ...

Perched 808 feet above sea level, Nepenthe, along with its cafe, should be another Big Sur winner for "most beautiful and ...

Tucked into the dramatic coastline of Big Sur, this fall has been crowned the No. 1 waterfall in California, according to Tripadvisor.

Here are the Top 15 California waterfalls as of 2025: McWay Falls- No. 1 The No. 1 spot was given to the beachside waterfall in Big Sur. The waterfall feeds directly into the Pacific Ocean.

Kirk Creek campground is open year-round; you can reserve a campsite at recreation.gov for $45 per night ($47/night weekends and holidays). Campsites book up quickly, so make your reservation well in ...

Coastal Calm: Big Sur Big Sur is a bit of a drama queen, at least when it comes to its strikingly rugged landscape. Just a few hours’ drive from the East Bay, it’s located on Highway 1, arguably one ...

I embarked on a five-hour round trip to McWay Falls in Big Sur, one of the few Bortle 2 locations accessible along California’s coast.

When you pass over Bixby Bridge you’ll begin entering the more forestry terrain along Highway 1. When you drive about 11 miles South of Bixby you’ll find yourself in Big Sur. Big Sur is known for its ...

The interior designer Sally Breer’s son, Ozzy, on Little Cranberry Island, in Maine, during the family’s 2022 road trip through New England and New York. Courtesy of Sally Breer ...

Modeled after New Zealand holiday parks The second California result in the nation's 10BEST, Inn Town Campground, is two miles from Nevada City on 15 wooded acres in the heart of gold country.

Don’t miss a walk on Carmel Beach at sunset—it’s magical. 4. Big Sur The crown jewel of any PCH trip, Big Sur stuns with its dramatic cliffs, redwoods, and turquoise waters.