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Coast Gallery Big Sur

49901 Pacific Coast Highway, Big Sur, CA 93920
831-667-2301
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Ranked #1 of 3 shopping in Big Sur
Type: Art Galleries
Description: The California Parks Company no longer operates this business
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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33 reviews 33 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013 via mobile

The Big Sur is a lovely place to be but not on Memorial Day weekend when you are competing with a million others at every breathtaking vista. Fortunately, the Coast Gallery was a lovely reprieve from the maddening crowd. It not only is an interesting gallery but prepares some good meals. Service is simple and the paininis we saw others... More

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Tamarac, FL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

Had lunch here...basically give your order at the counter, pick out your drink, and go find a table on the patio that overlooks the Pacific Coast Highway and Big Sur. Service was friendly, food was good, and the view was great! Prices are a bit high but did I mention the view? It was a lovely setting...everybody relaxed and friendly.... More

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mt. shasta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

The gallery is certainly worth perusing. I bought beautiful seashell candles that everyone adored. The food is fresh and wonderful and the staff is friendly.

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2013

We had a good meal here - I loved my freshly made burrito. No breakfast menu - coffee and midday meals and snacks. It's in a reused redwood water tank and outside space looks good too.

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Columbus, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012

Charming gallery with a wonderful rooftop cafe overlooking the coast! We ordered the cheese and charcuterie board as well as the smoked fish platter paired with a lovely Sauvignon Blanc. Both platters were absolutely wonderful. The cheese + charcuterie board was every bit as good as we've had in France. Great food with wonderful service and a stunning view make... More

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Pacifica
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012

The Big Sur Coast Gallery and Cafe offers wonderful local art and an awesome Cafe on the upper floor. The BLT is to die for and the big Sur Turkey Sandwich is great too. Many choices of beverage, friendly staff .. this is totally worth a stop.

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Tel Aviv
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2012

As we drove along the coast, after visiting Julia Pfeiffer Burns park, we really wanted to stop and drink our 10am cup of coffee. Luckily for us we stopped at Coast Gallery and had a chance both to look at beautiful art and drink our cup of coffee with a wonderful ocean view. It is so easy to just stop... More

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Windsor, Ontario
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2012

Just got back and loved it. I found some good advice on the net before I went and thought it was worth sharing. If you drive North to South you are on the right hand side closest to the coast for better views. More importantly, there are many opportunities to pull over and enjoy the spectacular views. It is much... More

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Doylestown, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 17, 2012

Find a great car, that hugs the road on curves, and like a lover of a beautiful woman, explore the Cabrillo-Pacific Highway that undulates through the magnificent Nature of the Big Sur region of CA. Took the highway from the Monterrey Peninsula (spectacular in itself), to a combo of sky and sea and trees of tremendous proportions that cannot be... More

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Olympia, WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 18, 2012

Ask the proprietor and you'll learn that the original Big Sur Gallery located along this stretch of highway for decades was swept away in a mudslide. The wonderfully artful building that now stands on the site was constructed many years ago out of two massive World War II wooden water tanks relocated from a military base. The construction itself is... More

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