Big Sur
About 2 hr 30 min by car from San Francisco
Cliffs, redwoods and waterfalls on one of the world's great coastal roads.
Why locals go
Off-grid feeling within a day's drive.
Visiting San Francisco?
At 2 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in San Francisco for your flight home.
What to book
- McWay Falls viewpoint
- Pfeiffer Big Sur hikes
- Esalen or a cliffside spa
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset dinner at a cliffside restaurant
- Cabin in the redwoods
With friends
- Camp or glamp in the redwoods
- Hike to Pfeiffer Falls
When to go
April to October, check Highway 1 closures.