Big Sur: an itinerary

As a Bay area resident I have made multiple trips to Big Sur. In fact I would like to think I have an itinerary. So here you go!

*Note: Things I researched but didn’t end up doing are denoted with a `` (asterisk)**

Accommodation

• Usually suggest making a day trip here. Or staying in Monterey nearby.

• EXPENSIVE OPTION: Alila Ventana Big Sur*

Activities

• Bixby Bridge

• Multiple beaches (Andrew Molera Beach)

• Hikes (AllTrails)

  • Creamery Meadow Trails

  • Andrew Molera Beach

• Different viewpoints on the the Pacific Coast Highway

• Stops enroute:

  • Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

  • Carmel Beach

  • Carmel-by-the-Sea

  • Monterey Aquarium

  • Santa Cruz boardwalk

  • 17 Mile Drive

Food/drinks

• Breakfast/Lunch only

  • Cafe Kevah - walk in only

• All meals

  • Nepenthe - at the same location as Cafe Kevah* (their fries are a plenty!)

  • The Sur House

  • Big Sur Bakery

  • Big Sur River Inn & Restaurant* - make sure to eat your meal by the river if possible!

• Drinks

  • Folktale Winery & Vineyards*

• Nearby

  • Taqueria Los Pericos

  • El Palomar

  • The Penny Ice cream

  • Santa Cruz Pop ups:

    • https://www.instagram.com/jaynedoughpizza/

    • https://www.instagram.com/s.c.bread_boy/

    • https://www.instagram.com/coffeeconspiracyco/

    • https://www.instagram.com/hanlohthaifood/

  • Stationaery

  • La Bicyclette Restaurant

Notes

• Since there is a lot of potential for short hikes and swims, pack the following:

  • Some sandals to spend time on the beach

  • A change of clothes and towels

  • Sunscreen/a hat

  • Snacks

  • Plenty of water