Sand Dollar Beach

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Photo by Angie Guynn
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Photo by Linda A.
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Popular places to visit

Rock balancing ... Listening to waves crashing ... Making wishes ... Appreciating nature ... Loving Mother Earth ... Living off the grid ... Enjoying my life ... Big Sur camping ... retreat from everyday woes ... End of May 2015

Jade Cove

Explore the great outdoors at Jade Cove, a lovely green space in Big Sur. Stroll along this relaxing area's seaside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Jade Cove
Limekiln State Park is a great stop with lots of hiking trails, big trees, a waterfall and amazing ocean views off the PCH. You can see where the fresh water meets the ocean. It has a small but popular campground with 31 sites among the redwoods and 11 sites with an ocean view. Easy trails lead to the lime kilns or up Hare Creek Canyon. Another leads to Limekiln Falls on the east fork of Limekiln Creek #river #ocean #bigsur #park #califorina #BeachTips

Limekiln State Park

You can take time to visit Limekiln State Park during your travels to Big Sur. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Limekiln State Park
McWay Falls featuring a sandy beach and a waterfall

McWay Falls

Walk to this pretty waterfall, stand at viewpoints with superb coastal views and spot varied wildlife in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

McWay Falls
About a mile north of McWay Falls. There's nothing quite like twisting along the cliffs of Big Sur as the fog rolls over Hwy 1 a thousand feet above the crashing waves. A truly majestic place.

McWay Cove

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at McWay Cove during your travels in Big Sur. Amble around this romantic area's seaside, or seek out the hiking trails.

McWay Cove
Partington Cove which includes forests, hiking or walking and general coastal views

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

You can take time to visit Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park during your travels to Big Sur. Amble around the area's seaside, or seek out its hiking trails.

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Piedras Blancas Lighthouse which includes rocky coastline

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Go on a tour of this 19th-century lighthouse and explore an interpretive trail showcasing the surrounding scenery, historic buildings and wildlife.

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Best Lodging Options Near Sand Dollar Beach

Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge

2.5 out of 5
62400 California 1, Big Sur, CA
Lucia Lodge
Ragged Point Inn and Resort

Ragged Point Inn and Resort

3 out of 5
19019 Highway 1, Ragged Point, San Simeon, CA
Ragged Point Inn and Resort
Villa Big Sur Coast • Luxury Get-Away That Sleeps 10+ W/ Gym, Poker Room & More

Villa Big Sur Coast • Luxury Get-Away That Sleeps 10+ W/ Gym, Poker Room & More

Ragged Point
Villa Big Sur Coast • Luxury Get-Away That Sleeps 10+ W/ Gym, Poker Room & More
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

3.5 out of 5
9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, CA
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
Relaxing getaway with stunning views - private grill, jacuzzi & pool

Relaxing getaway with stunning views - private grill, jacuzzi & pool

King City
Relaxing getaway with stunning views - private grill, jacuzzi & pool
Silver Surf Motel

Silver Surf Motel

2 out of 5
9390 Castillo Dr, San Simeon, CA
Silver Surf Motel
Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort

4.5 out of 5
48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA
Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort
The Morgan Hotel San Simeon

The Morgan Hotel San Simeon

3.5 out of 5
9135 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, CA
The Morgan Hotel San Simeon
Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge

3 out of 5
47225 Highway One, Big Sur, CA
Big Sur Lodge
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