{"id":29,"date":"2026-06-02T23:45:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T23:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montereybay.com.\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2026-06-02T23:45:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T23:45:07","slug":"big-sur","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/montereybay.com\/big-sur\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Sur"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\n Big Sur\n <\/h1>\n

\n Monterey County, California\n <\/p>\n\n

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\n Big Sur stretches 90 miles of dramatic coastline between Carmel and San Simeon \u2014 \n redwood canyons, sea cliffs, and some of California’s most iconic views. \n Whether you’re stopping at Bixby Bridge or hiking down to McWay Falls, \n there’s nowhere else like it on the Pacific Coast.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

\n Restaurants & Bars\n<\/h2>\n
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Nepenthe<\/div>\n
American \u00b7 Big Sur Village<\/div>\n
Cliffside terrace dining with sweeping ocean views. An iconic Big Sur institution since 1949.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant<\/div>\n
Bakery \u00b7 Caf\u00e9 \u00b7 Highway 1<\/div>\n
Wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastries, and a shaded garden patio. A locals’ favorite for breakfast and dinner.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn Restaurant<\/div>\n
Californian \u00b7 Castro Canyon<\/div>\n
Candlelit dining in a historic inn nestled in the redwoods. Seasonal menu, intimate atmosphere.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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The Sur House<\/div>\n
Californian \u00b7 Alila Ventana Resort<\/div>\n
Upscale farm-to-table dining at Ventana Big Sur. Outstanding wine list and ocean-facing terrace.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Big Sur Taphouse<\/div>\n
Bar \u00b7 Highway 1<\/div>\n
Casual roadside bar with 20 craft beers on tap, live music on weekends, and a sunny deck.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\n Things to Do\n<\/h2>\n
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McWay Falls<\/div>\n
Waterfall \u00b7 Julia Pfeiffer Burns SP<\/div>\n
An 80-foot waterfall that drops directly onto a pristine beach cove. One of California’s most photographed spots.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Bixby Creek Bridge<\/div>\n
Landmark \u00b7 Highway 1<\/div>\n
One of the most photographed bridges in California. Pull over at the north overlook for the classic shot.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park<\/div>\n
State Park \u00b7 Big Sur Valley<\/div>\n
Miles of redwood hiking trails, swimming holes, and campgrounds. The heart of the Big Sur experience.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Andrew Molera State Beach<\/div>\n
Beach \u00b7 North Big Sur<\/div>\n
Big Sur’s largest beach, accessible via a short trail. Great for surfing, tidepooling, and sunset walks.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Esalen Institute<\/div>\n
Hot Springs \u00b7 South Big Sur<\/div>\n
Legendary cliffside hot spring baths perched above the Pacific. Reserve the late-night public bath for an unforgettable soak.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Big Sur Monterey County, California Big Sur stretches 90 miles of dramatic coastline between Carmel and San Simeon \u2014 redwood canyons, sea cliffs, and some of California’s most iconic views. Whether you’re stopping at Bixby Bridge or hiking down to McWay Falls, there’s nowhere else like it on the Pacific Coast. Restaurants & Bars Nepenthe […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-29","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/montereybay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/29","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/montereybay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/montereybay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/montereybay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/montereybay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/montereybay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/29\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30,"href":"https:\/\/montereybay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/29\/revisions\/30"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/montereybay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}