Point Sur Lighthouse Highway 1 At Mile Post 54.1, Big Sur, CA ☎ +1 831-625-4419 Last Updated: 07/26/2024 | |
Pt. Sur lighthouse and its supporting lightstation buildings, now a California State Historic Park, stand atop a dramatic volcanic rock just off-shore in Big Sur, California. This historic aid-to-navigation has a modern aero-beacon which still guides ships along the treacherous Central California Coast. | |
On the National Register of Historic Places and a California landmark, Pt. Sur can be visited by guided walking tours year round. |
Point Sur State Historic Park Place » Outdoors Point Sur State Historic Park is a California State Park on the Big Sur coastline of Monterey County, California. The Point Sur Lightstation sits 361 feet above the Pacific Ocean on a large volcanic rock which juts into the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Point Sur is the only complete, turn-of-the century Lightstation open to the public in California. 20 views 💖 1Big Sur, CA 93920 | |
Pfeiffer Beach Place » Outdoors Pfeiffer Beach is a beautiful beach with spectacular sunsets located in Big Sur, California. It is one of the most popular beaches on the Central Coast and is well known for Keyhole Rock, a popular photography subject. 50 views 💖 147199 Clear Ridge Rd, Big Sur, CA 93920 | |
Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground Place » Outdoors A large campground accommodates hikers, bikers, car campers and RVers. Many campsites are located along the Big Sur River. Wildlife includes bobcats, black-tail deer, gray squirrels, raccoons, skunks, and birds, such as dippers and belted kingfishers. 70 views 💖 1Pfeiffer Big Sur Rd, Big Sur, CA 93920 | |
Salmon Creek Falls Place » Outdoors Salmon Creek Falls is a stunning 120-foot (36 meter) waterfall located in the Big Sur region of California. The waterfall is situated in the Los Padres National Forest, near the small community of Lucia. 205 views 💖 1CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920 | |
Limekiln State Park Place » Outdoors Limekiln State Park is a beautiful park located in Big Sur, California, known for its rugged coastline, redwood forests, and historic limekilns. The park covers over 700 acres and features several miles of hiking trails, a campground, picnic areas, and a small beach. 166 views 💖 163025 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920 | |
Willow Creek Picnic Area and Beach Place » Outdoors Willow Creek Picnic Area and Beach is a beautiful spot located along the stunning coastline of Big Sur, California. This secluded beach is a great place to relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and soak up some sun. 167 views 💖 1Big Sur, CA 93920 | |
Big Sur Place » City Big Sur is a rugged and beautiful stretch of coastline located in Central California, stretching approximately 90 miles along Highway 1 between Carmel and San Simeon. Known for its dramatic cliffs, rocky coastline, pristine beaches, and scenic vistas, Big Sur is one of California's most popular tourist destinations. The population is about 1,463. 426 views 💖 9California | |
Big Sur River Place » Outdoors The Big Sur River is a beautiful river located in the Big Sur region of California. It flows through the rugged and scenic terrain of the Big Sur coast in Monterey County. The river originates in the Santa Lucia Mountains and flows westward towards the Pacific Ocean, passing through the heart of the Big Sur region. The river ultimately empties into the Pacific Ocean near Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. 33 views 💖 1California | |
Partington Cove Place » Outdoors Partington Cove is a secluded cove located in Big Sur, California. The cove is named after the Partington family, who were early settlers in the area. The cove is a tourist attraction in Monterey County. 189 views 💖 151700 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920 | |
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Place » Outdoors Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is a California state park located on the central coast of California, just south of Big Sur. The park is named after Julia Pfeiffer Burns, a local pioneer woman who lived in the area in the early 20th century. 238 views 💖 152801 California State Route 1, Big Sur, CA 93920 |