Travel Info: Big Sur,CA

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Trails/Hikes

Hiking Map

In Andrew Molera State Park:

Andrew Molera Loop : 8.8 miles loop. Loop of trails is notable for spectacular coastal bluff views, and access to several remote beaches. Creamery Meadow Trail to Bluffs Trail to Panarama Trail to Ridge Trail and back to Creamery Meadow Trail. http://www.hikinginbigsur.com/hikes_moleraloop.html

In Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park:

Pfeiffer Falls and Valley View Trail : 2.4 miles roundtrip, easy. A scenic hike along Pfeiffer Big Sur Creek through one of the park's finest redwood groves ends at a 60-foot high waterfall. Beautiful views of Point Sur and the Big Sur Valley. http://www.hikinginbigsur.com/hikes_pfeifferfalls.htm Experience: Pfeiffer Falls was closed and Valley View was not really worth the hike for my friends and me.

Oak Grove Trail:3 miles roundtrip from the entrance to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, easy to moderate hike. This trail intersects with the Pfeiffer Falls trail. There is a variety of ecosystems beginning with redwood groves, open oak woodlands, and dry chaparral.http://www.hikinginbigsur.com/hikes_oakgrove.html . Same parking area as Pfeiffer Falls and Valley View.

Just Before Julia Pfeiffer Burns State park

Tan Bark Trail: appox 6 miles(might be closed) A strenuous loop into the hills above Big Sur with amazing views along the coast as far as the eye can see. This tough climb away from Highway 1 will reward you with breathtaking views. The trail starts along Partington Creek - on the south side of Partington Canyon. http://www.hikinginbigsur.com/hikes_tanbark.html

Partington Cove Trail: 1 mile A quick and steep hike takes you down through a tree-lined canyon to a scenic rocky beach and through a tunnel to Partington Cove.http://www.hikinginbigsur.com/hikes_partingtoncove.html

In Julia Pfeiffer Burns State park

McWay Waterfall Trail: .64 mile roundtrip, easy. A quick walk to an overlook facing McWay Falls, an incredible 80-foot waterfall that drops directly onto the sandy beach http://www.hikinginbigsur.com/hikes_mcwayfalls.html Experience: Before the walk(note the word used) even started it ended :) .My first waterfall that falls on the sand, so that means something I guess..

Ewoldsen Trail: 4.5 miles roundtrip, moderate to strenuous. A loop trail starting in the redwood forest by McWay Creek and climbing to incredible coastal views. http://www.hikinginbigsur.com/hikes_ewoldsen.html Same parking area as Mcway Waterfall trail. So can combine together if open.

Limekiln State Park:

Limekiln Trails: appox 3 miles. An exceptional and fairly level hike through towering redwoods along several lush creeks, with both a waterfall and the historic limekilns among the sights. As a bonus, you can then take a short walk out to the coast for a scenic rocky beach under the shadow of Highway. http://www.hikinginbigsur.com/hikes_limekiln.html. Experience: Loved the water-fall.. Had packed some sandwiches before leaving our cabin, so had that at the bottom of the falls .

Restaurants

http://www.yelp.com/biz/nepenthe-big-sur : Good views and known for cocktails. Found the cocktails quite average.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/big-sur-bakery-and-restaurant-big-sur : Suppose to serve good food

Concert in Bug Sur

http://www.henrymiller.org/index.html. Attended Blonde Redhead. Nice cosy setting for about 200 people.

Places to stay

Cabin Rental from owners: We rented from http://www.vrbo.com/248786. This house was on top of the mountain and had awesome views.
Big Sur River Inn: We did not stay here but stopped to have a few drinks. They have chairs that can be kept on the shallow creek and you can sip and have your beers while sitting on the river. They also have tubes that were being used by kids/adults and seemed like a lot of fun.

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