Destination: Big Sur
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Destination: Big Sur
Michaela Rabinov
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This is a map of all of my favorite spots in Big Sur, California including places to stay, viewpoints, hikes, dining, and more.
Use this guide to know where to camp above the clouds, what stops to make along Hwy 1, and where to stretch your legs on the trails. Unlocking this guide will give you lifetime access to this map, including updates I will make each time I return.
If you find this information helpful, any tips are appreciated for my work :)
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Where to Stay
Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground
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This campground is located in central Big Sur amid the redwoods. It has full amenities including bathrooms, paid showers, picnic tables, trash, & fire pits. Reservations are required for most sites. On weekends they book up pretty far in advance. A beautiful river runs through it & there are hiking trails you can take directly from the campground.
There’s also a store & restaurant attached to the Big Sur Lodge at the entrance.
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Plaskett Creek Campground
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Located across the street from Sand Dollar Beach, this campground is fully developed with bathrooms, water, trash, picnic tables, and fire pits. Reservations are recommended.
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Plasket Ridge Road Dispersed Camping
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If you’re looking to camp and can’t get an actual campground in Big Sur, or just want some insane views, head up Plasket Ridge Road. As long as there aren’t any signs saying no parking, you can pull off at any of the pull offs that are available off the road and dispersed camp.
The entrance to the road is located just past Plaskett Creek Campground if you’re going south on Hwy 1. If you’re lucky, you’ll get some insane cloud inversions at sunset. AWD or 4WD is HIGHLY recommended. The higher you go, the better the sites get.
Make sure you practice Leave No Trace.
Also, if you hike/drive almost up to the top of the ridge, there is a “campsite” with a large oak tree and a fence behind it that is really just a long piece of wood. Beyond that, there is a short trail to a tree with a swing on it.
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Plasket Ridge Road Entrance
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Enter onto Plasket Ridge Road here to camp up on the ridge. 4x4 or AWD is HIGHLY recommended. See Plasket Ridge Road camping for more details.
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Alila Ventana Big Sur
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Full disclosure, I've never actually stayed here, but I have toured the property & it's beautiful. If you're looking to be more luxurious during your time in Big Sur, this is the ultimate place to stay. Located up in the hills with insane views of the ocean, amongst the redwoods, this hotel offers beautiful design, amazing service, & very comfortable lodging.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michaela Rabinov
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👋🏼 I like adventures. 📍Oahu, Hawaii
Hawaii-based Photographer & Travel Creator specializing in outdoors and boutique travel. My favorite type of trip is the kind where you camp one night and then stay in a cute boutique hotel the next because balance is important. I believe in planning enough to not waste any precious time but leaving space for serendipity. You never know what you might happen upon - no matter how many times I've been to a place, there's something new to explore hiding around the next corner
Shop my curated Guides to build your own trip or check out my customized trip-planning services. I'm one of the original Thatch Travel Creators & have been planning trips for clients for over 4 years. I've planned awesome trips to places like Japan, Patagonia, the Southwest US, Hawaii, & more. If you're not sure if I can plan a trip to your destination, shoot me a message & we can chat!
Note - if you’re here on your phone & you’re interested in booking my services, please visit my page on the web. You’ll find all the information there.
DM me via Instagram (@michaelarabinov) or email me (michrabinov@gmail.com) to learn more or for inspo :)
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Big Sur, CA, USA
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