Big Sur: California's Rugged 90-Mile Central Coast Between Carmel and San Simeon

Big Sur is a 90-mile stretch of California's Highway 1 running from Carmel-by-the-Sea in the north to San Simeon (Hearst Castle) in the south. It is renowned for:

• Dramatic sea cliffs dropping into the Pacific.
• Ancient coast redwood forests (e.g., Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park).
• Iconic landmarks: Bixby Creek Bridge, McWay Falls, Point Sur Lighthouse.
• Artistic legacy (Henry Miller, Jack Kerouac, Ansel Adams).

It remains one of the world's most scenic coastal drives.