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Big Sur California

Big Sur is an ideal destination for travelers who love to spend their vacation amidst mountains and water. It is the picturesque address at the margin of the continent, where the lofty mountains immerse themselves amidst the blue sea and the several adjoining highways take you away to destinations unknown. The place is nothing but the coast of central California, the venue where Santa Lucia Mountains ascend from the Pacific Ocean. Big Sur is very much renowned for romatic or relaxing gateways.

When to Visit Big Sur
The weather in Big Sur is best from spring to fall, but the coast may be covered with fog during mid-summer.

Big Sur is about 100 miles from San Jose, 140 miles from San Francisco and 310 miles from Los Angeles. You can arrive in San Jose, San Francisco or Oakland by flight and from there you can drive to Big Sur.

During the early to mid-twentieth century, the natural beauty and isolation of Big Sur started attracting well-known personalities like writers and artists, including Henry Miller, Robinson Jeffers, Hunter S. Thompson, Richard Brautigan, Emile Norman, Edward Weston and Jack Kerouac.

Places to See in Big Sur
The best thing about Big Sur, California, is the laid back sense of relaxation. Big Sur is the ultimate place for resting.

Henry Miller Library: You can visit this Library and browse through many books. You can also view some of his paintings at Coast Galleries.

Point Sur Light Station: It is a beautiful light house at Big Sur, California.

Allegria Spa: This luxurious spa is located at Ventana Inn. You can enjoy a relaxing day at the spa.

Apart from sightseeing from the highway, Big Sur offers mountain climbing, hiking and other outdoor activities. The small and scenic beaches are popular for strolling, but not suitable for swimming because of unpredictable currents and freezing temperatures.

You can enjoy hiking in the Ventana Wilderness or Los Padres National Forest.

Camping is a popular sport in Big Sur. Enjoy yourself in the campgrounds which are privately held or in the State Parks spread all over Big Sur. You can also enjoy streamside camping in the Big Sur Valley.

The nine state parks of Big Sur have many points of interest. This includes a waterfall on the Pacific Coast that falls directly into the ocean. It is located at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. However, in order to conserve the natural habitat, visitors are not allowed on the beach.

A famous landmark is the lighthouse complex of the nineteenth century which is open to the public in California. It is built on an isolated, windswept mountain that looks like an island in the fog.

Experience a horseback riding on the beach at Big Sur.

You can visit Hearst Castle which is about 65 miles away, but it will take at least two hours to drive there. You can try Partington Cove for tide pools and also Jade Cove where beautiful stones are often found.

You can soak in a hot spring or take a drive and enjoy the breath-taking view of Big Sur. You can also indulge in shopping by visiting some of the excellent art galleries and gift shops like the Phoenix Shop at the Heartbeat Gallery, Nepenthe or the Hawthorne Gallery.

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