Both land and beach. Beautiful (really beautiful) easy, not too long. We took our daughters 7 & 9 who loved it. We picknicked on the beautiful beach. All and all took us 3 hours. Don't miss! And go have a drink in rocky point restaurant on your way back to Carmel to top it off: amazing vistas More

Is the best way to enjoy Big Sur. The trail is not too difficult and the environment is pure nature! More

Beautiful beach, easy trails, fun hike along the cliffs. More

Do the Andrew Molera Loop (like 9 miles or so), look it up on the internet. Beautiful open coastal views the whole way, and walk through a nice stand of redwoods on the ridge trail. However, there is no bridge over the Big Sur River so you will have to walk across. It's about knee deep, 20-25 feet wide, and... More

Took the hike to the headlands. Enjoyed the migrating monarchs in the eucalyptus grove, wildflowers along the trail and otters from the headlands outlook. Did not hike down to the beach due to lack of time, but it looked like a perfect, private respite. Saw a drift of quail near the parking lot. A perfect CA goodbye. Not strenuous. Would... More

About a 2 hour ride from San Jose, the park is easy to find as it's right off of route 1 South of Monterey. $10 parking + $1 for a map. The only immediate problem is the lack of a bridge over the Big Sur river (I visited in early March). You can wade across as the water level, at... More

Great trails, nice campground, lots of wild life, & great bay at the end of the trail!! More

Unbelievable numbers of Monarchs dangling from the Eucalyptus near Cooper cabin! Also, make sure you hike thru the camping ground area all the way to the beach. More

What a quiet and delightful place to visit, whether you want a short stroll in the sunshine with the ground squirrels hopping all around you and birds singing or a long hike it's a beautiful and serene area, with stunning views and lovely old trees. More