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Pfeiffer Big State Beach
Ollie #1 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
4.5 of 5 stars 94 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Ollie #2 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
4.5 of 5 stars 128 reviews
A breathtaking 80-foot waterfall dropping from the cliffs to the ocean is the focal point of this park.
Attraction type  State Parks; Beaches
Distance  10.6 miles from city center
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Ollie #3 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
4.5 of 5 stars 71 reviews
Attraction type  State Parks
Bixby Bridge
Ollie #4 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
This historical bridge is a popular subject for photographers.
Attraction type  Bridges
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McWay Falls
Ollie #5 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews
Attraction type  Waterfalls
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Point Sur State Historic Park
Ollie #6 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
This historic lighthouse located around Point Sur is now a state park.
Attraction type  Lighthouses; State Parks
The Esalen Institute
Ollie #7 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
4.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews

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... more »

Attraction type  Spas; Educational Sites
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Coast Gallery Big Sur
Ollie #8 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Art Galleries
Distance  19.1 miles from city center
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Big Sur Tours and More
Ollie #9 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Custom tours of California's Central Coast; don't be a tourist, be a traveler!
Attraction type  Scenic Drives
Distance  4.2 miles from city center
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Limekiln State Park
Ollie #10 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  State Parks
Distance  27.6 miles from city center
Henry Miller Memorial Library
Ollie #11 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries
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Big Sur Guides and Hiking
Ollie #12 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  27.6 miles from city center
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Big Sur Station
Ollie #13 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
The visitor information center at Big Sur.
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Distance  13.3 miles from city center
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Old Coast Road
Ollie #14 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Scenic Drives
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
New Camaldoli Hermitage
Ollie #15 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
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 Sites
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Molera Horseback Tours
Ollie #16 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
3 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Scenic horseback tours through Andrew Molera State Park that take riders over the river and through the redwoods.
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
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Spirit Garden
Ollie #17 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews

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... more »

Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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The Central Coast Tours
Ollie #18 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Sofanya's Big Sur Gallery & Studio
Ollie #19 of 20 attractions in Big Sur
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Art Galleries
Distance  16.7 miles from city center
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Hawthorne Gallery
Owner description: The Hawthorne Gallery represents the artwork of the multi-talented Hawthorne family as well as the work of selected outstanding artists across the...... more » Owner description: The Hawthorne Gallery represents the artwork of the multi-talented Hawthorne family as well as the work of selected outstanding artists across the country. After expanding North in July of 2010, the Hawthorne Gallery now has locations in Big Sur, California and Port Orford, Oregon. Both Galleries overlook the majestic Pacific Ocean and are open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. « less
Attraction type  Art Galleries
Distance  4.2 miles from city center
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