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Point Sur State Historic Park


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 16 attractions in Big Sur
Traveler Description: This historic lighthouse located around Point Sur is now a state park.
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Attraction type: State park, Lighthouse
Address: Hwy. 1 Big Sur, CA 93920
Tel: 831-625-4419

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5 of 5 stars
Coopsaremad   14 contributions
Washington State
Apr 2, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

We happened upon this light station on our drive from Monterey to Big Sur on a Friday. During the winter season, the tour is offered at 10am and 2pm on Saturdays and at 10am on Sundays. Starting in April they also offer the tour on Wednesday and as the summer progresses they offer the tour on Thursdays as well as... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Sunnyvale
Aug 22, 2005
3
people found this review helpful

we went to Pt.Sur on last weekend. We waited for about 45min for the tour. In a way it was worth waiting coz the ocean front of Pt Sur and light house are amazing BUT tour duration was too long (FULL 3 HRS). It was very windy all the way. One can not leave in between, he/she got to complete... more

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4 of 5 stars
Fahrrader   43 contributions
Davenport, IA
Apr 2, 2004
4
people found this review helpful

It's definetly worth the half hour to one hour wait for this tour, as there are no reservations. On a spit of land on the Big Sur coast, this walking tour is a step back in time, and provides beautiful coastal views of Big Sur that you can't find anywhere else. Best 3 hours you'll spend in Big Sur. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Portland Orgon
Jul 4, 2003
3
people found this review helpful

In 1966 my husband was in the coast guard and we were stationed in housing on the rock. Living in the stone buildings and walking to and from the lighthouse each day were part of it. The wall in the housing were 3 ft. thick to cut down on the wind that blows constant, and the fog horn that blows... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Jun 27, 2002
8
people found this review helpful

This is one of the best things I have ever done. Just driving by the gated/locked entrance to the dirt road that leads to the lighthouse makes you want to see more. Tours are limited to 30 people, and it is first come first serve. You park your car on HWY 1 by the gate and before the tour time,... more

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Point Sur State Historic Park Address

Hwy. 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
Tel: 831-625-4419