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The Ultimate Big Sur Coastline Guide: Must-See Stops & Views
Cruising down Highway 1 into Big Sur is a bucket-list journey. Where the Santa Lucia Mountains meet the crashing Pacific Ocean, you’ll find some of the most breathtaking coastal views on the planet. This guide breaks down the essential stops for your peninsula itinerary.
Mile Marker: 13 Miles South of Carmel
1. Bixby Creek Bridge
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As one of the highest single-span concrete bridges in the world, Bixby Bridge is an architectural marvel. Pull into the northern parking lot just before sunset to capture the perfect panoramic shot of the canyon and coastline.
Location: Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
2. McWay Falls
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An incredible 80-foot waterfall that drops directly onto a pristine, untouched sandy beach. While the beach itself is strictly inaccessible to protect the ecosystem, the short, flat Overlook Trail provides a postcard-perfect vantage point.
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