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Visiting Big Sur, CA


Jagged cliffs pummeled by surf line the Pacific Coast Highway along Big Sur, creating some of California's most memorable ocean vistas between Carmel and the northern tip of San Luis Obispo County... more » Jagged cliffs pummeled by surf line the Pacific Coast Highway along Big Sur, creating some of California's most memorable ocean vistas between Carmel and the northern tip of San Luis Obispo County. Jack Kerouac and Henry Miller found inspiration in its fog-banked canyons and meadows. Gray whales migrate past twice a year, and elephant seals bask on the sandy shores. Luxury hotels, restaurants and art galleries cluster in a six-mile strip, giving way to redwood-filled state parks on either side. « less
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
60°F 15°C
44°F 6°C
1 in 3 cm
Dec
58°F 14°C
41°F 5°C
2 in 5 cm
Jan
57°F 13°C
42°F 5°C
2 in 5 cm
Feb
57°F 13°C
42°F 5°C
2 in 5 cm
Mar
58°F 14°C
44°F 6°C
1 in 3 cm
Apr
59°F 15°C
45°F 7°C
1 in 3 cm
Extended Forecast
Tuesday
Nov 10
Hi:
58°F 14°C
Lo:
45°F 7°C
Wednesday
Nov 11
Hi:
50°F 10°C
Lo:
45°F 7°C
Thursday
Nov 12
Hi:
52°F 11°C
Lo:
45°F 7°C

Reviews you can trust

Treebones Resort

Nov 9, 2009

We're pretty adventurous and not particularly picky travelers and maybe we hit them on a bad week but we found the staff polite but singularly unhelpful. When asked about trails or local birding spots...more

Ventana Inn & Spa

4 of 5 stars
San Diego
Nov 9, 2009

We had heard so much about Ventana and we were looking forward to staying there. We were not disappointed - the location is amazing, in the middle of the woods with an ocean view. The restaurant has...more

Nepenthe

4 of 5 stars
Surrey, UK
Nov 7, 2009

Always go to Nepenthe when in Big Sur (not often enough, just most years - long way to come from UK). You won't find too many examples of California "fine dining" cuisine here; the food is...more

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My Nepenthe, by Romney Steele November 09, 2009, 8 replies
Los Angeles to Big Sur (first timers) November 08, 2009, 6 replies
Dinner at Ventanna Inn and Spa November 07, 2009, 7 replies
Limekiln state park November 02, 2009, no replies
Drive from San Francisco to Anaheim in 3 days - Itinerary? October 25, 2009, 10 replies
Curious traveler October 21, 2009, 2 replies
Ideas and which month for mini-trip for me and the wife ??? October 16, 2009, 5 replies
Post Ranch Inn and/or Bernardus lodge??? October 15, 2009, 9 replies
Drive from Napa to Big Sur October 14, 2009, 3 replies
CA in 5 weeks Day 7 - oops, this may be longer! October 11, 2009, 9 replies
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