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Bixby Bridge

Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Ranked #4 of 14 attractions in Big Sur
4.5 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
Type: Bridges
Description: This historical bridge is a popular subject for photographers.
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northern ireland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

We all know this bridge from the images on tv cinema etc. but to be there, just to drive over, stop, take it all in. Just magic. This was an eagerly awaited part of our trip around the world, it was worth the wait. We broke up the journey from LA to San Fran over a week. So glad we... More

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Glendale, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Always fun to cross. Majestic. Awesome views looking out to the ocean. Pastures on the other side of bride complete the experience. More

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Allentown, Pennsylvania
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Wow, all I can say, is everything people have read or seen about this, it is absolutley true! Breathtaking, Big Sur is incredbly gorgeous! More

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Quezon City, Philippines
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

The 17 mile drive in Pebble Beach is okay, although there are some areas in the road that are fenced on the side so you couldn't see the sights for a while in a few areas Which is disappointing. The sights and the long drive to and from and on Bixby Bridge is more worth it! The scenery is more... More

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Pacific Grove, CA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Famous from innumerable car commercials on TV, you've seen this bridge on Highway 1 dozens of times. More

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Richmond, Virginia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

You see this bridge in just about every ad for the Big Sur area and for good reason--its gorgeous curves arching over the Bixby Creek is uniquely beautiful. Tip--a great place for a sunset photo is at a turnout on a hill just south of the Bridge. With luck the bridge will be brillliantly lit as the background gradually turns... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

Our drive to Big Sur was spectacular. We stopped at Bixby Bridge and parked alongside the highway to take pictures. Be careful if you decide to park and walk. It's very steep. The bridge is historic and makes for beautiful pictures by itself or with family/friends posing with it in the backdrop. We can't wait to return to this area.... More

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La Selva Beach
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

We often drive our Goldwing motorcycle down the coast from Santa Cruz, CA, and the view of Bixby Bridge (a stopping area just before it) and the coast is beautiful. It is usually very windy there so be sure you have a sweatshirt or coat. More

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Lake Forest, Illinois
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

Interesting bridge and fun to imagine what it must have been like to engineer and construct it. More

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Long Beach, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

Funto drive pas this bridge on the drive along PCH. Be sure to stop at the vista points to take some beautiful photos. More

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