I read all the guidebooks before I visited Big Sur but I never really got the impression that Andrew Molera State Park was a must. This was a BIG mistake. Andrew Molera State Park is a fabulous wildlife reserve because of its beach. I urge you to just look at these photos.....they speak for themselves. more

My husband and I booked the Sunrise ride at the park's horseback riding facility. While the staff was somewhat surly, we were happy to find out we were the only people booked that morning. A much friendler guide took us out on two "easy-going" horses (maybe they weren't morning horses). The hour and a half ride was just enough time... more

The campground itself is not the best campground... not much shade, not very pretty, and a bit of a trek with all of your gear. However, this campground is one of the most likely to have open spaces during the busy season in Big Sur because of the long trek from the parking lot. However, if you walk just a... more

California has tons of state parks. I was here for 2 nights--June 29 & 30th. This one was $10 per night and included a fire pit, a picnic table, water faucets, a food box (attached to the picnic table), and a flushing toilet and sink facility. It was a very short walk in to the "grasslands". Once at the "grasslands"... more

My husband and I visited this truly beautiful state park as part of our honeymoon. I recommend it more for day use than camping though. Its .3 miles from the parking lot to the campsite, and while its an easy walk when you're just carrying yourself, its a whole other story when you have a bunch of stuff to carry.... more

How can you not be in awe of the beauty of the California coastline? Big Sur is amazing, and camping here lets you soak up all of it. The campground isn't overrun with cars or RVs, just people who want to actually CAMP. You have a little bit of a hike into the sites, so try to keep the gear... more

The park itself is pleasant, but be aware that the level of animal activity is high at night if you decide to camp there. more