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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 16 attractions in Big Sur
Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 16 attractions in Big Sur

Located off of a winding stretch of Highway 1 in beautiful Big Sur, California, this grandmother of all human potential centers offers workshops and retreats year-round.  Founded in the early 60s by...

Attraction type: Spa; Educational site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 16 attractions in Big Sur
Attraction type: State park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 16 attractions in Big Sur

A breathtaking 80-foot waterfall dropping from the cliffs to the ocean is the focal point of this park.

Attraction type: State park; Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 16 attractions in Big Sur
Attraction type: Specialty shop; Library
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 16 attractions in Big Sur

This historic lighthouse located around Point Sur is now a state park.

Attraction type: Lighthouse; State park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 16 attractions in Big Sur
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 16 attractions in Big Sur

This historical bridge is a popular subject for photographers.

Attraction type: Bridge
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 16 attractions in Big Sur

Scenic horseback tours through Andrew Molera State Park that take riders over the river and through the redwoods.

Attraction type: Horseback riding stable
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 16 attractions in Big Sur

Located in Big Sur, this monastic retreat provides visitors with a chance to spend time in silence and solitude, seeking the inner life.

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 16 attractions in Big Sur
Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 16 attractions in Big Sur
Attraction type: Scenic drive; Street
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The visitor information center at Big Sur.

Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center
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My niece and I stumbled upon the Spirit Garden and it is was one of the most amazing experiences I've had in the Big Sur area.  It was truly an experience I will never forget, unique, colorful, fun...

Attraction type: Garden
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