Big Sur Guide: Camping, Hiking, & Food
Save for Later
Share
Big Sur Guide: Camping, Hiking, & Food
Jenny & Stephen | Happy Trailz
Ever dream of driving along the historic California coast with the windows down enjoying the epic views along the way? There's no better destination we have in mind that's better than Big Sur!
There truly is something special about Big Sur and its rugged coastline, beautiful beaches, and endless hiking trails. This guide will provide you with the best campgrounds to stay in the area, our favorite hikes including popular ones and secluded ones, along with amazing places to grab a bite to eat in the area.
This guide includes:
- 5 campgrounds ⛺️
- 6 hiking trails / beaches / scenic stops 🥾
- 7 restaurants/cafes ☕️
- 2 local grocery/general stores 🛒
- Direct links to all campgrounds, hikes, and restaurants 🔗
Happy Trailz is a camper van business based out of San Diego and we have been to Big Sur numerous times! Check us out on instagram! @happytrailz.us
Updated ago
3
Share
Camping:
Camping along the coast is something you'll remember for the rest of your life and we included the best campgrounds to make your trip a memorable one. Check out the notes for additional details on each campground! Some campsite are booked through reservecalifornia.com and some are booked through recreation.gov.
Campgrounds:
Kirk Creek Campground
@happytrailz
Kirk Creek is a DREAM and should always be the first campground you search for. It's incredibly competitive so don't be upset if its entirely booked. We highly recommend heading to recreation.gov to see when dates become available so you can try to book well in advance!
Add to
Details
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park South Camp
@happytrailz
We love this campground! Pfeiffer South Campground is nestled in the forest directly off Highway 1. It's a huge campground that has great amenities.
Add to
Details
Riverside Campground & Cabins
@happytrailz
Riverside has a few different options to choose from for every type of visitor. They have traditional camping as well as cabins that can sleep 4 comfortably.
Add to
Details
Buy to unlock full guide
Access all the local insights and recommendations from @happytrailz when you purchase this guide.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jenny & Stephen | Happy Trailz
We’re Jenny & Stephen! We own a camper van rental business based out of San Diego and we couldn’t happier you found us!
All of our guides and maps are focused on camping and hiking with a sprinkle of food/restaurant recommendations!
With countless years of travel experience, we’re hoping to provide you with the best camping guides possible to make your trip the most memorable one you’ve experienced. Our guides are different from others…we ensure we personally have visited the area 3+ times to ensure we provide you with the best trip itinerary possible.
Please don’t hesistate to reach out if you have any questions and we hope your trip is amazing! 🫶🏻
📧: happytrailzsd@gmail.com
What's included
Digital Map
Fully interactive, digital map for finding places nearby
21 places
21 hand-picked places with notes from the creator
2 links
2 links from the creator to go even deeper with more info
DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Big Sur, CA, USA
California, USA
FOCUSES AND THEMES
Adventure
Nature
Overlanding
RV
Slow Travel
Photography
Van Life
Road Trip
Camping
Format
Guide
Guides typically include detailed information and how-to’s about a destination as well as suggested places to try.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What is Thatch?
Thatch is an online marketplace that provides instant access to thousands of vetted local experts and premium travel guides - making it the easiest and most affordable way to take high quality trips with less stress.
For travel creators (tastemakers, travel advisors, influencers and local experts) Thatch makes it easy to curate, publish, and sell digital travel guides, itineraries and personalized planning services.
What if I’m not satisfied with my purchase?
How do I access my purchased guides?
Can I access my guide offline?
How often are guides updated?
Can I request a personalized guide or itinerary?
Can I sell my own travel guides and itineraries?
Save for Later
Share
