9Big Sur
The rugged coastline of Big Sur is one of California’s most scenic drives, stretching along Highway 1 between San Simeon and Carmel-by-the-Sea. This 90-mile stretch offers jaw-dropping views of the Pacific Ocean on one side and steep cliffs, redwood forests, and rolling hills on the other. Bixby Creek Bridge, one of the most photographed bridges in California, provides stunning views of the rocky coastline. Popular stops along Big Sur include McWay Falls, an 80-foot waterfall that drops directly into the ocean, and Pfeiffer Beach, known for its purple sand and unique rock formations. The dramatic meeting of land and sea makes Big Sur one of the most beautiful places in California.
