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Big Sur, CA Overview

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Along with national and international assistance, favorable weather conditions have allowed California firefighters to make substantial progress in their fight against wildfires. More than 1900 fires have been contained, with fewer than a hundred still burning.

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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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Big Sur Lodge

3 of 5 stars
Ventura, CA
Jul 7, 2008

My wife and I stayed here for 2 nights in July 2007. The room we stayed in did not have A/C, which we knew about, but were not really prepared for. We could not stay in the room during the day at...more

Ripplewood Resort

4 of 5 stars
High Wycombe
Jul 7, 2008

What lovely place to stay. Sure the cabins area little basic, but they are great value and in a wonderful setting. I stayed in No2 right by the river, no noise from Highway1 above and with a big deck...more

Lucia Lodge

Jul 6, 2008

We ( 4 adults ) were traveling from PA to CA and found this lodge on the internet. We were in CA for almost 3 weeks and stayed in many hotels. Without a doubt, this was our favorite. It was clean,...more

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