San Carpoforo Beach in California's Los Padres National Forest offers an idyllic view of the Pacific Coast and is the only free public camping site in the Big Sur area. The combination of beauty ...

We planned to hike the Pine Ridge Trail up to the Sykes Hot Springs near Big Sur ... been at the campground a while, and they [announce] they’re evacuating us to Pfeiffer Beach.

A great option for those who don't want to work up a sweat on the trails but want to experience Big Sur's beauty from outside the car is Sand Dollar Beach. Located about 7 miles south of Limekiln ...

Those parks attract thousands of visitors each year and are home to some of Big Sur’s major attractions, including Pfeiffer Beach and McWay Falls. “All camping reservations will be canceled ...

This memorial to former Big Sur resident and writer Henry ... Entrance to Pfeiffer Beach costs $15 per vehicle. There is no camping allowed and due to the geography of the beach, swimming is ...