Kayak or paddleboard rental
Half day or full day, delivered to your beach.
Beach · California · No fee to you
Big Sur Beach Vacations
Ninety miles of cliffs and redwoods.
The most dramatic stretch of coast in America: Bixby Bridge, McWay Falls, redwood canyons and cliffside lodges.
Overview
Why Big Sur.
Big Sur is not a beach town, it is a drive: Highway 1 clinging to cliffs above the Pacific for ninety miles, with redwood canyons, waterfalls that drop onto the sand and a handful of legendary lodges like Post Ranch and Ventana. Book early, bring hiking shoes, and plan to lose cell service.
Highlights
What Big Sur does best.
01Romantic
02Hiking
03Scenic drive
04Cliffside lodges
When to go
Best: April – October
Shoulder seasons often mean better value and fewer people. Tell us your dates and we'll be honest about what to expect.
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What travelers said about Big Sur.
Things to do
Build the days around Big Sur.
Add any of these to your trip. Your planner books them with people we trust, at no fee to you.
Snorkel or dive trip
Boat trip to the reef with gear and a guide.
Fishing charter
Inshore or offshore, half or full day, from the nearest marina.
Sunset cruise
Catamaran or private boat, drinks included, the whole group aboard.
Round of golf
A tee time at the best course within a short drive.
Spa afternoon
Massages or a thermal circuit, booked so nobody has to think about it.
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