4 days in Big Sur Itinerary

4 days in Big Sur Itinerary

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Big Sur ©

Big Country of the South

A sparsely populated area with stunning views, Big Sur attracts artists and tourists traveling California’s scenic Highway 1.
Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Piedras Blancas and Pfeiffer State Beach. Bring the kids along to Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Elephant Seal Rookery. Go for a jaunt from Big Sur to Felton to see Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park about 2 hours away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the sheer force of McWay Falls, get great views at Ragged Point, and hike along Partington Cove.

To find traveler tips, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Big Sur travel guide.

San Francisco to Big Sur is an approximately 3-hour car. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Big Sur are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can drive back home.

Things to do in Big Sur

Parks Outdoors Beaches

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San Simeon, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
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Pfeiffer State Beach ©
Pfeiffer State Beach
10:00am, Tue Jun 7
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park ©
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
2:00pm, Tue Jun 7
Friends of the Elephant Seal ©
Friends of the Elephant Seal
1:30pm, Wed Jun 8

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