Big Sur Travel Guide

USA  #2 in Best Places to Visit in September
Credit

Courtesy of David Toussaint/Getty Images

Big Sur Area Map

Explore More of Big Sur

You might also like

Yosemite

Yosemite

#1 in Best Places to Visit in March

Juneau

Juneau

#11 in Best Adventure Vacations in the U.S.

Monterey

Monterey

#2 in Best Day Trips from San Francisco

Explore more vacations »

If you make a purchase from our site, we may earn a commission. This does not affect the quality or independence of our editorial content.

Recommended

The World's 30 Best Places to Visit in 2020-21

Using reader input and expert analysis, U.S. News identified the latest can't-miss vacations.

Tilly Pecker|Mackenzie RocheJuly 1, 2020

The Best Camping Gear to Buy for Your Next Adventure

These camping items will help ensure your next adventure is successful and safe.

Zach WatsonJune 18, 2020

20 Beautiful Small Towns in California

Coastal views, quaint main streets and plenty of outdoor pursuits await in these storybook towns.

Rachel CenterJune 4, 2020

16 Top East Coast Beaches to Visit

Add these seaside destinations to your summer travel wish list.

Kyle McCarthyMay 29, 2020

RV Travel: 12 Tips for Renting an RV

Use a recreational vehicle to take a road trip and explore the U.S.

Monica EcholsMay 28, 2020

12 Top Gulf Coast Beaches to Visit

This southern shoreline beckons with charming oceanfront locales.

Lyn MettlerMay 26, 2020

The 10 Best Detroit Tours

Get to know the historic and quirky side of Motor City.

John RodwanMay 15, 2020

12 Top Family Camping Trips, Ideas and Campgrounds

Enjoy the great outdoors for a price you can afford.

Holly JohnsonMay 14, 2020

The 8 Best Memphis Tours

Experience the best of Memphis with one of these top guided tours.

Gwen PratesiMay 13, 2020

The 10 Best Kauai Boat Tours

Set sail on these excursions to explore the beauty of the Garden Island by sea.

Lyn MettlerMay 12, 2020