San Carpoforo Beach in California’s Los Padres National Forest offers an idyllic view of the Pacific Coast and is the only free public camping site in the Big Sur area. The combination of beauty and ...

Another year, another summer of the same closure on Highway 1 near Big Sur, meaning you still can’t drive all the way from San Francisco to Los Angeles along this iconic stretch of California coast.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is one of the best and most affordable outdoorsy getaways in the U.S., according to a new list. Brian Baer Courtesy of California State Parks, 2025 Dreaming of an outdoorsy ...

This California destination is a haven for unique experiences. — -- Big Sur’s effect on the traveler stems from its magic -- sweeping beaches, breathtaking sunsets and natural wonders as far as ...