14 Very Best Places On A Big Sur Road Trip In California

California is totally beautiful to visit! Filled with epic drives, seaside towns and parks that stretch for miles; it’s the kind of place that’s perfect to explore. This is especially true when thinking about driving and spotting all the best places on a Big Sur Road Trip in California.

Trust me, the Big Sur is a route that you won’t wanna miss as you drive the west coast United States.

1.) Carmel By The Sea

Probably one of my favourite spots to visit in California, Pfeiffer Beach, is second-to-none!
You will come across Garrapata State Park first if you are going south from the north. With a dramatic view of the scenery, this is the perfect spot for your breathtaking photos. After some picture taking, visit Garrapate State Beach which is just 2.8 miles far from this park.
Rested on ancient volcanic rock, this historic lighthouse from the 1800s has seen shipwrecks and even stopped many from colliding with the rugged Californian shore.

If you’re lucky, and you arrive around birthing season (between December-March), you might even get to see a seal birth on the beach itself.
After a day at the beach and library, head over to Nepenthe to have some wholesome American dishes paired with some delicious Californian wines (for the non-driver, of course). Their diver scallops are so delicious.

2.) Garrapata State Park

After a day at the beach and library, head over to Nepenthe to have some wholesome American dishes paired with some delicious Californian wines (for the non-driver, of course). Their diver scallops are so delicious.

8.) Point Lobos State Natural Preserve

As you drive down the Cabrillo Highway, be sure to stop off at Soberanes Point for some incredible views over the Pacific. That being said, if you’re fancying heading inland then pop onto the Soberanes Canyon Trail that’s totally peaceful. Just consider that it can get a little busier on the weekends.