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.

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.

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.

Having opened in 1995, the Hawthorne Gallery is a comparatively new landmark on the Big Sur coastline. Designed by legendary architect Mickey Meunnig, it is a fitting home for the works of nearly twenty known artists including those of the multi-talented Hawthorne family.

Bixby Bridge, also known as Bixby Creek Bridge, is a famous and iconic bridge located on the scenic Pacific Coast Highway (California State Route 1) in Big Sur, California. It is renowned for its stunning architecture and breathtaking views of the rugged California coastline.

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.

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.

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.

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.

McWay Falls is one of the most iconic and scenic waterfalls in California. It is located in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, which is along the scenic Highway 1, approximately 37 miles south of Monterey in the Big Sur region of Monterey County. The park is known for its dramatic coastline, lush redwood forests, and, of course, the stunning waterfall.