Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway
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  • Big Sur: A Journey of American Literature

    Big Sur: A Journey of American Literature

    Updated May 17, 2012

    For over a hundred years, Big Sur has been a fertile area for artistic advancements, a variety of authors immortalize the place with the written word. Make your journey down Big Sur Coast Highway a pilgrimage of American literature. Stop in at museums and libraries dedicated to writers and their craft, visit sites immortalized in the pages of literature, and walk in the footsteps of your favorite author. In the late 19th century, Robert Louis Stevenson lived briefly in the area, followed by the likes of John Steinbeck, Henry Miller, and Jack Kerouac. Unlike many areas honored in literature, Big Sur remains relatively unchanged over the years.

  • Seaspray on the Green - Golfing in Monterey County

    Seaspray on the Green - Golfing in Monterey County

    Published on Dec 18, 2007

    From small and intimate golf experiences above the rocky cliff sides to once-in-a-lifetime rounds on internationally renowned courses, Route 1 – Big Sur Coast Highway delivers.

  • Sandy Beaches Among Rugged Cliffs

    Sandy Beaches Among Rugged Cliffs

    Published on Feb 8, 2005

    While Big Sur's beaches hardly resemble the vast stretches of sun-baked sand that dot Southern California's easily accessible coastline, they do offer the visitor a wide variety of recreational possibilities.

  • Find Mild Winter Days and Clear Night Skies on Big Sur Coast Highway

    Find Mild Winter Days and Clear Night Skies on Big Sur Coast Highway

    Published on Feb 8, 2005 in Getaways: Escaping the Cold

    Locals know that the best time to experience Route One - Big Sur Coast Highway and the Big Sur/Central Coast area is from November to April. Wintertime offers sunny days and clear evening views that make you feel as though you could reach out and touch the stars.

  • The Colorful Cultures of the Big Sur Region

    The Colorful Cultures of the Big Sur Region

    Published on Aug 19, 2004

    Though the rocky coast of the Big Sur may look much the same as it did in the 1500s, the Big Sur has had its share of cultural changes throughout history. The rich Native American, Mexican, and European cultures have created a truly unique cultural atmosphere.

  • Big Sur Coast Highway Overview

    Big Sur Coast Highway Overview

    Published on Sep 18, 2003

    Follow Route One through the Big Sur area and take in the California coast the way it is meant to be experienced. From rocky embankments jutting into the clear blue waters of the Pacific to sea lions and other marine life playing in the coves and on the beaches, Big Sur is arguably the best way to appreciate the natural wonders of the western coast.

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  • A Weekend Along Big Sur Coast

    2-Day Trip: A Weekend Along Big Sur Coast
    (California)

    Crashing waves, rolling fog, sheer rocky cliffs, and pleasant bends and curves make a trip down Big Sur Coast Highway an unforgettable experience. You can complete this itinerary in a weekend, but high quality lodging and camping areas are available if you feel like two days...

Places

See a list of all the Places to Visit along Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway (17)