Itinerary · California, USA

A day on the Big Sur coast

Carmel to Big Sur on Highway 1: coves, the famous bridge, a waterfall onto the beach and a cliff-top dinner.

One day, by car

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9:00
1Carmel Mission
Carmel·Historic mission
Start at the mission in Carmel.
10:00
2Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Carmel·Nature reserve
Walk the coves and cypress groves.
12:00
3Bixby Creek Bridge
Big Sur·Landmark
The classic view (park only where it is safe).
15:00
4McWay Falls, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Big Sur·State park
The waterfall onto the beach (check park status).
18:30
5Post Ranch Inn
Big Sur·Cliff-top retreat
Sunset and dinner high above the Pacific.

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