Our family has visited Big Sur, California, many memorable times, and these are our favorite scenic highways, hiking trails, quirky local favorites, and breathtaking ocean views. Here’s your ...

Named after the man who brought the artichoke to California ... meadows and the Big Sur River along its 20 miles of hiking trails. Because of the park's flatter geography, visitors are allowed ...

Not to be confused with Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park or Pfeiffer Beach, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is adjacent to the Los Padres National Forest and is on the western slope of the Santa Lucia ...

Big Sur also has a variety of hiking trails, coastal redwoods ... Take a ferry to this Southern California island and visit the beaches, enjoy kayaking, and exploring the historic town of ...