Big Sur
Ninety miles of coast where the mountains drop straight into the Pacific. Few towns, few lights, lots of pullouts.
Best timeApr–Jun and Sep–Oct. Summer is often foggy.
Getting thereAbout 5 hours from LA
Known forCliffs, redwoods, Highway 1
Heads upHighway 1 closures happen. Check Caltrans before you go. Cell service is spotty.
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