Big Sur Drive

Big Sur Drive

Slightly south of the city is a beautiful drive along the ocean coast. In fact, the road, Highway 1, is known as one of the world’s best scenic drives! The rich, lush mountains dominate one side, while the other provides spectacular views of the coast line of the Pacific Ocean. Make sure to take things easy while on this drive. Not only is this one lane in either direction, but the speed limit is lower to allow people to fully absorb the natural beauty, and there are many twists and turns along the road.

While taking in the drive, make your passenger take all the photos, as you’re focusing on the road. There are different pullout areas where you can step out and admire the beauty for yourself! There are also beautiful pull out spots to catch wonderful pictures of the iconic Bixby Bridge. This beautiful drive is worth each minute. Nowhere on this drive will you find a bad location to view.

The beauty of California and the twists and turns of Big Sur.

This famous road is also a prime spot to see condors soaring high above you. If you are super lucky, you may find one or more high in the sky with their wings stretching out. Some of the pull-out spots offer information about the incredible animals that almost became extinct. This portion of the coast is also one of their favorite dining spots; one of their main sources of food is marine life that wash ashore.