Place
Big Sur
Landmark
Bixby Creek Bridge
Landmark
Iconic concrete canyon crossing on Highway 1 & standing 280 feet above Big Sur, open since 1932.
Restaurant
Big Sur Bakery
American restaurant
4.4
Creative American comfort food, wood-fired pizzas & fresh pastries & desserts in a rustic setting.
Nepenthe
American restaurant
4.5
Eatery perched on a Big Sur cliffside offering California fare & a terrace with breathtaking views.
Attraction
Henry Miller Memorial Library
Library
4.6
Readings, art shows & live music at the 1960s residence & posthumous archive of author Henry Miller.
Garrapata State Park
Park
4.8
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view.
Pfeiffer Beach
Attraction
4.6
Serene beach known for its purple sand, large rock formations & scenic views with entrance fee.
McWay Falls
Attraction
4.5
Unique, 80-foot-tall waterfall flowing onto a small beach, with a short hiking trail.
Partington Cove
Attraction
4.9
Small, remote inlet & rugged beach reached by a dirt trail, wooden bridge & tunnel.
Sports/Recreation
Calla Lily Valley
Park