Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Here's a FREE guide on places to stay in Big Sur. Big Sur is beautiful, but knowing where to start when it comes to accommodations can be tricky. Here is a FREE list for those camping or looking for a hotel stay. Check out my other guides, including my 8-day California roadtrip, where I share a complete itinerary to visiting 7 cities in 8 days.

Big Sur is a must visit location for any California road trip. Stretching out over 70 miles along Highway 1, Big Sur is home to rocky cliffs, stunning beaches, towering redwoods, an iconic bridge, and gorgeous sweeping views of the central California coastline. Big Sur is also home to ten state parks with numerous hiking and backpacking trails as well as plenty of campsites just off the coast. It's central location also makes it a perfect destination as part of a larger trip - it's just over 5 hours from Los Angeles and 2.5 hours from San Francisco. This guide includes: ⛰ Guides to the State Parks within Big Sur, and information on our favorite hikes 🚗 Points of interest along Highway 1 ⛺️ Places to stay 🍽 Restaurants to try ✨ Updates as we find new spots at no additional cost