Things You Absolutely Have to do in Big Sur California!
Are you looking forward to your Big Sur California trip?
I bet you are and for good reason, there is lots to see, do, and experience.
So you have your Big Sur Lodging squared away, you’ve checked out my driving tips, and now you’re looking for things to do.
Well, check out my must do list below for some ideas:
Things You Simply Must Do In Big Sur California:
Hike the hikes that Big Sur California is known for, be it the easy or challenging ones! The gorgeous view above is from the overlooking bluffs at Garrapata State Beach. This trail will lead you to a small canyon where the Doud Creek flows to the Pacific Ocean. Here is where you’ll find hundreds of blooming Calla Lillies depending on the time of year. Please don’t pick them, let others enjoy them too!
Witness Big Sur’s Magnificent Wildlife such as Sea Otters (above), Monarch Butterflies, Migrating Whales, Harbor Seals, Sea Lions, Great Blue Herons, and so much more!
Don’t miss the Best Big Sur California Sight Seeing Spots such as Bixby Bridge, China Cove Beach, McWay Falls, and Hurricane Point (pictured above) and so much more!
Watch a glorious Sunset from one of the Best Places in Big Sur to Watch the Sun go Down! See why McWay Falls (pictured above) and Pfeiffer Beach are two of the best places to watch sunsets!
Did You Know that Point Lobos State Reserve inspired the classic novel “Treasure Island”? You’ll realize why once you set foot on this amazingly beautiful park. It is hard to truly describe how magical Point Lobos is. Truly set aside at least 2-3 hours to check out one of my highest recommended things to do in Big Sur California and all of Monterey!
Take an easy five minute hike to experience the Crown Jewel of Big Sur California: McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. If you could only stop and see one thing in all of Big Sur California, make sure it is McWay Falls!
Are you visiting Big Sur California during March or April? Then you have to head down to the
Point Lobos State Reserve and see the Seals Pupping. You’ll get great views of the seals on the beach at Whalers Cove and China Cove Beach. Time will stand still while you’re watching the young pups play in the water with their mothers.
Watch the Sunrise and/or Sunset from a Horseback Tour to the Beach! That’s right, you can take a horseback tour to the beach in Big Sur California. You’ll get to witness a glorious sunrise or sunset from horseback. And of course there are mid-day tours as well!
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Wednesday, 9. November 2011
Thanks for sharing ?!!..
This is the kind of beauty my fiancée and I shared..
We lived in the middle of nowhere ?. Some people might say. And yet Big Sur is the most incredible place on earth.
When you love each other . And natures diversity, and beauty.
Our vivacious life in the middle of the woods was in such harmony , that you simply have to be there yourself.to understand.
Thank`s for your efforts to show what natures beauty is really about.
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