1/17/2024 0 Comments 17 mile drive big sur![]() One of our favorite stops on our Big Sur road trip was the Big Sur River Inn and Restaurant. Dating back to 1889, it offers beautiful views from its coveted perch. What was once an important beacon of navigation for ships traveling through the treacherous waters of the Pacific Ocean of the Central California Coast, can today be viewed on a guided walking tour. Point Sur lighthouseĬontinuing north, make your way to Point Sur Lighthouse, part of the California State Park system. When the water is high, the park puts up seasonal footbridges. For a fun adventure, take the beach trail walking along a 1-mile long route (1.6km) to the beach where you’ll have to wade through the waters of the Big Sur River. It is also the largest of the many State Parks along this road trip so be prepared to walk. If you are looking for a long sandy beach on your Big Sur drive, Andrew Molera is a good stop. If you want to read more about them, you can do so at Things to do in Carmel by the Sea, California, and 20 Great Things to do in Monterey, California 1. We have entire posts dedicated to all the things to do in Monterey and Carmel but let’s break down a few things to see in both communities to start the road trip off right. Carmel is just a few minute’s drive from Monterey and there are plenty of things to do in both communities. Once you have made your way to Carmel, we suggest making a base either here or in Monterey. Compare rental car prices at for quotes on cars. There are some tours and day trips but if you don’t have your own car, we highly recommend renting a car to experience Big Sur to the fullest. ![]() ![]() You can’t really get to Big Sur if you don’t drive. ![]() We picked up our rental car at the airport and had the freedom to explore the city by car before moving on to Big Sur. We recommend flying into San Francisco and spending a few days in the city you can start your road trip by driving across the Golden Gate Bridge! Read our guide at 72 Hours in San Francisco – A Local’s Guide to the City The two closest airports to Carmel by the Sea are San Francisco and San Jose Airport (they are only 30 minutes apart, so it doesn’t matter which on you fly into but San Jose is the closes). ![]()
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