Big sur

When it comes to Highway 1, everyone seems to be obsessed with Big Sur, but it's hard to pinpoint its specific location. Big Sur isn't a specific scenic spot, but rather refers to the stretch of coastline from Carmel to San Simeon, where towering mountains rise majestically from the edge of the Pacific Ocean. It's one of National Geographic's 50 must-see destinations and embodies most people's image of Highway 1.

The most recommended attractions in this section are: Carmel, Bixby Creek Bridge, Pfeiffer Beach, and Elephant Seal Vista Point.

I only gave it three stars for service because this is a pristine natural environment with few services, requiring everyone to drive. However, this is the most photographed road in North America, and the Bixby Creek Bridge is said to be the most photographed bridge in North America. The 218-meter-high stone arch bridge was built with great difficulty due to its location and the weathering effects of the sea breeze. I once heard that the scenery here is comparable to Australia's Great Ocean Road. I was skeptical before I came here, but after visiting, I was convinced. It's definitely on par.

The road in Big Sur is a mountain trail with beautiful scenery. Please check before traveling. There is no warning of road closures. You must drive back to Monterey to detour to Los Angeles.

We arrived at Big Sur just as the sun was setting.

When I saw this coastline, I realized that the beautiful scenery I had seen before was far inferior to Big Sur!

This is a small bay. The turquoise water, white waves, golden beaches, towering trees on the shore, and clusters of blooming wildflowers are truly refreshing and enchanting! We stayed in the Big Sur area for a full hour before reluctantly moving on.

The most demonized section of Highway 1 is probably Big Sur.

A week before our trip, a college classmate expressed serious concern about a novice driver passing through this area. Mountain kids, having experienced the twists and turns of mountain roads, might have a different understanding of the scariness of mountain roads, especially their numerous, sharp, and twisty turns, than those from the plains.

One of National Geographic's 50 must-see destinations! Note: There are no gas stations along this stretch, so fill up ahead. It was already afternoon when we reached the most beautiful section of Big Sur, and there was no time to stop! To the left was the azure Pacific Ocean, to the right were the crimson Los Angeles Mountains. Driving through it all, it was a shame I didn't capture the most beautiful part. See for yourself!

[13:46] First roadside viewing stop. The water was just as blue as it had been at Mile 17 this morning, but the backlight was terrible at this location. [14:10] I stopped again after just a few minutes. I couldn't resist. This winding coastline was incredibly breathtaking and captivating. The mist coming from the sea in the far west was almost obscuring the skyline. [15:32] I came across a "STOP HERE ON RED" sign, meaning "Stop and wait here when the light is red." A landslide up ahead meant only one lane was left for passing, so vehicles approaching in both directions had to use the traffic lights to determine which way it was going. This design is so simple and practical. [15:37] Over an hour later, I stopped again. Whitecaps, reefs, beaches, and road bridges all in one frame. [15:53] On my way down the mountain, I suddenly caught a glimpse of a tunnel not quite in the distance ahead. I was so excited. Anyone who's played Need For Speed will definitely feel a sense of déjà vu. These tunnels, built along the seaside or cliffside, are incredibly common in the game's tracks. Seeing one in the US this time instantly made me feel like I was in the game. Actually, it's a truly stunning reproduction of the game's scenery.

We exited the tunnel. Honestly, if the road wasn't so steep downhill and winding with no roadside pull-overs, I'd definitely have pulled over to the side of the road to take a photo. It's such a memorable scene. A few minutes after exiting the tunnel, I spotted a unique coastline in the distance.

Big Sur is a prime section of Highway 1. To ensure we didn't miss out on this breathtaking scenery, we planned to drive to the Bixby Bridge and then back to Monterey. The scenery along the way was truly breathtaking. It was my first time driving along the coast, and I absolutely loved it. No wonder Highway 1 is considered a must-do.

Many people stop in Big Sur and head straight to Morro Bay or Solvang, but Big Sur National Park is actually the largest and most beautiful park on Highway 1. Cabins booked on the campground's website are so popular that you have to wait months in advance to get a spot. There was no signal in Big Sur, so I was caught off guard and spent the day as a savage. You can camp by the river, and the cabins have outdoor grills. Enjoy a barbecue, the smoke curling, and the aroma of meat wafting through your face.

Arriving in Big Sur, I seemed to be at a campground. It was full of locals, having BBQ and other things.

Arriving in Big Sur, you'll find that the previous beach scenery was just a small experience. The real grandeur comes at this moment. Mountains on the left, the sea on the right, and the winding mountain road are the charm of Highway 1.

There are several iconic attractions in the Big Sur section, two of which are quite famous arch bridges built in 1932. They are Rocky Creek Bridge and Bixby Creek Bridge. The latter was once the largest single-span arch bridge in the world at that time. It is a landmark of Big Sur. Almost everyone who arrives here will get off the car to carefully appreciate its perfect combination of artificial shape and natural sea and sky background.

Big Sur has a complex terrain and magnificent scenery. There are mountains on the left and the sea on the right. There are still many viewpoints along the way, but because we are walking halfway up the mountain, we can only look out at the sea and cannot get close to the beach.

In Big Sur, Highway 1 winds along the coastline.

On one side are mountains, on the other side is the sea

In the distance, across the sea, it seems like my past self

Following another trajectory, studying, working, living...

In May, the Big Sur section of Highway 1 was not open to traffic, so you had to take a detour via Highway 101. However, it is understood that it was fully opened to traffic on July 22, and students who come later can enjoy the endless ocean view all the way.

Jagged rocks, crashing waves, endless grassy slopes, white sand beaches—all the most beautiful natural scenery I could imagine is found along this winding road.

My advice for Big Sur is to open the windows and enjoy the whistling mountain breeze, turn up the music, and enjoy the mountains and fields. Don't bother searching for check-in spots, as some are incredibly hard to find (I missed Purple Beach). Every stop you find worthwhile is a beautiful painting. And don't forget to find a vantage point after crossing the Bisbee Bridge and look back. You'll see the road you've traveled and the magnificent jagged coastline.

Entering Big Sur, there are many areas that are like virgin forests, which are very suitable for camping. There are also many grills and running water pipes for barbecue. You can stay in a tent in Big Sur for a night, which is a completely different experience.

Big Sur is known as the most beautiful viewpoint in the world where land and sea meet.

Big Sur means the land leading to the south. It winds and twists for hundreds of kilometers and has been rated by National Geographic as "one of the 50 must-see scenic spots in life."

Along this seemingly endlessly steep coastline, the front window offers a glimpse of the ever-changing, precipitous mountain landscape, while to the side, we gaze upon the vast, azure ocean. As the road rises and falls, the coastline twists and turns, sometimes seeming to dive toward the ocean, sometimes seemingly soaring into the sky. Even in less-than-ideal weather, we enjoy the thrill of speed and excitement.

The well-designed self-driving route is incredibly thoughtful, with plenty of space for visitors to stop and admire the scenery wherever they encounter it. Looking out, the vast expanse of water, shrouded in mist, seems to be nothing but the vast ocean. Looking down, the raging Pacific waves crash against the countless rocks on the shore, their waves rising and falling with passion.

Standing on the magnificent cliffs of Big Sur overlooking the Pacific Ocean, you want such a boundless visual effect, which cannot be captured by a camera. No picture can express the overwhelming momentum of the scene. If the 17-mile coastline is a beautiful girl, then Big Sur is a majestic man.

Due to a collapse above a small section of Highway 1 in the Big Sur area some time ago, a small section of Highway 1 in the Big Sur area is inaccessible, but this does not mean that we cannot enjoy the beautiful scenery of Big Sur.

The Big Sur region is all about sheer cliffs and the boundless ocean. We parked near the bridge, where there was a photo spot where we could capture the bridge, cliffs, and ocean. While portraits here aren't as easy to capture as landscapes, it's still a breathtaking sight—mountains, ocean, and cliffs.

In fact, this is an area on Kilometer 1. This area is the essence of Highway 1. It is also the section with the highest altitude from sea level, the steepest mountain road and the most charming scenery.

The sheer majesty of the Pacific Ocean was truly breathtaking, and it made me feel so insignificant. There were plenty of viewpoints along the way where we could stop and take photos and admire the scenery. We were driving north to south along Highway 1, and the viewpoint was on the right, so oncoming traffic had to cross the road to see the view, which was a bit inconvenient.

From time to time, there are little squirrels passing by and seabirds basking in the sun on the roadside. The squirrels are cute and the seabirds are noble and cool.

The renowned Big Sur, also known as Big Sur, is a dazzling expanse of the boundless eastern Pacific Ocean, its waters sometimes azure and sometimes green. Highway 1 winds its way between cliffs and concrete bridges, its frequent viewing platforms inviting repeated pauses, even though the views are always the same. The temperature is rising, and with the roof down, the wind and the crash of the waves whirl along the winding mountain roads like Need for Speed, occasionally passing through towering redwood forests and their campsites. I envy the Silicon Valley programmers who can reach world-class scenery in just two hours. But we have farm stays within the same distance, don't we?

Big Sur is a place recommended by National Geographic magazine. It is so beautiful.

Big Sur, a roughly 90-kilometer stretch of California State Route 1, originally known in Spanish as El Sur Grande (The Great South), features numerous cliffs, coastal scenery, and a rich flora and fauna, making it a popular California tourist destination. It boasts seven state parks, including Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, and Andrew Molera State Park. To the north lies Sur Peak, home to the Sur Peak Lighthouse. Nearby attractions include Hearst Castle and New Cameron Highlands Monastery. Unfortunately, you can only admire the scenery from a distance, not even visiting the beach.

Big Sur is an area with no strict boundaries. There are many beautiful scenery worth stopping to appreciate along the way from Monterey to the south.

The attractions on Highway 1 are worth seeing.

Be prepared, as once you enter Big Sur, your phone will have almost no signal. Luckily, there's only one road, so you won't get lost.

After seeing the sign for Julia Pfieffer State Park, we drove about 20 minutes longer until we reached Big Sur. We saw the winding mountain road and the waves crashing against the cliffs, and we were in Big Sur. This marked the beginning of our two-hour, signal-free, winding mountain road trip.



I've walked winding mountain roads and seen the ocean, but perhaps only Big Sur offers the ability to walk a winding mountain road while gazing at the ocean. Some places are magnificent, with crashing waves and piles of snow on the shore; other times, the sun appears, the wind dies down, and the weather is gentle and sunny, like a paradise.



There are so many observation decks in Big Sur that you definitely won't have time to visit them all. However, some of them have vista points, which are officially designated as beautiful and worth a stop.

With mountains on the left and cliffs and the sea on the right, the beautiful middle section of Highway 1 is worth a visit!

I directly copied a paragraph of introduction to Big Sur. I think this introduction should be the most vivid description of Big Sur, and also the most vivid description of the feelings of people who come here: "Along the Big Sur, the scenery along the way is breathtakingly beautiful. This winding coastal road is a masterpiece of nature everywhere you look. Its beauty lies in its diversity: sometimes it is steep and lush green mountains, sometimes it is the vast blue ocean, sometimes it is steep and towering cliffs, sometimes it is a valley where cattle and sheep stroll, sometimes it is a turbulent and messy rock beach, and sometimes it is a snow-white sand beach... Such ever-changing scenery, shuttling through the thrilling mountain roads with nine turns and eighteen bends, is really fascinating."

On Highway 1, the cliffs and bridges are quite spectacular.

I guess no one has gone into it, but it is already very beautiful.

Big Sur, broadly defined as a vast region, stretches from Carmel south to San Simeon, forming the crowning glory of scenic Highway 1. This 90-mile winding coastline is captivating with its pristine natural beauty and breathtaking scenery.

The most beautiful section of Highway 1 is undoubtedly Big Sur, and it's where everyone's impression of it comes from. Some say Highway 1 looks like it was created in a painting. While traffic could only be built to Los Angeles, this stretch of road here winds and twists for hundreds of kilometers, twisting and turning, the terrain rises and falls, and the road follows the undulations of the mountains. On one side of the road lies cliffs and deep sea. From the front window, you can see the ever-changing ruggedness of the mountains, while from the side, you can gaze upon the vast, azure ocean. The vast expanse stretches endlessly, shrouded in mist, as if only a single expanse of blue remains between heaven and earth. The water laps against the countless rocks on the shore, creating a continuous ebb and flow. In silence, you can hear the sound of the ocean. Here, humans feel infinitely insignificant, so close to nature.

Broadly speaking, the section from Carmel to San Simeon is called Big Sur. Our navigation system always made it seem like it was 26 miles from Carmel. Some guides also claim the Bixby Bridge is halfway to Big Sur, so we drove much slower. These are incorrect. I recommend opening the attached map and clicking on it to see the full image. You can then use the small magnifying glass to zoom in on the map.

Tour Guide——

1) Starting at Carmel Mission, your first stop, every red dot is worth stopping at. Any place with a "vista point" sign or a "vista point" sign is a good spot to stop. There will be signs about a kilometer or so before each of these points, indicating the distance to the next few miles. These viewpoints are usually on the side of the road or just off a short turn.

2) There are 5 gas stations in this area, but it is not easy to transport gas from the tourist area, and the price is definitely expensive. Be sure to fill up the tank before coming to Big Sur.

3) Among the red dots in Big Sur, "creek" or "cove" refers to a bay or valley, "inn" or "lodge" refers to a place to live, "park" refers to a large national park where you can go and play, "gallery" or "shop" refers to places selling things, "camp" refers to campsites, and "beach" refers to a beach. We recommend going to Pfeiffer Beach, which is said to be the location of the purple sand beach. We missed it, and I hope everyone can catch up.

4) There are five state parks. I didn't make it to the first two, so I recommend the following two of the remaining three. Parking at Mcway Falls is difficult, so you have to park on the roadside and walk in, but it's still worth a visit. The map mentions Big Sur landmarks, but they're probably referring to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. We went in, but we only saw the small bridges, hiked the mountains, and camped, and nothing else.

5) There is a restaurant on the cliff where the little red dots gather. The scenery is very beautiful, but we missed it. It is difficult to turn around on the cliff or on such a narrow road. If you miss it, you miss it. I suggest that you drive slower when you reach that section and don’t miss it.

6) Staying in Big Sur is the best option, but as you can see, there aren't many hotels here, and the rooms are limited, so you need to book them months in advance. We originally planned to stay at the Big Sur River Inn, but we couldn't get a reservation, so we had to drive over to the creek.

7) There are so many places called Pfeiffer in this area that it’s easy to get confused. Don’t end up in the wrong place like we did. Make sure to read the full names of the dots on the map carefully. Remember!

The scenery along the way was amazing, and we unexpectedly saw many whales, spouting and tumbling very close to the shore. There were many thoughtful stops along the way, and the crowds were just right.

The road undulates and twists along the hillside, winding its way forward. It boasts over 200 curves, averaging 6 meters in width and a narrowest 4.1 meters, with elevation differences exceeding 60 meters. Wind speeds consistently exceed 30 km/h. Although it was quite windy that day, I couldn't hear much of the wind from inside the car. The SRX's quietness is truly impressive. There were no people, no traffic, only distant mountains and drifting clouds. The scenery was breathtakingly beautiful: the sea sang, the road danced, the flowers smiled, and the car listened.

If 17 Mile is exquisite beauty, then Big Sur is original beauty, the real Highway 1, in Big Sur

The scene that appeared in my dreams countless times

This is the road that keeps winding down.

Like the scene in Need for Speed

To the left, a sheer rock face rises from the ground, slanting towards the blue sky. Rows and rows of California pines, nestled on the cliff's ridge, stand densely packed in a unique posture: their upper bodies lean inland, their green branches intertwined and supported, their tan trunks forming countless parallel lines at angles with the ground. To the right, a breathtaking expanse of azure waters. The sapphire, indigo, deep blue, and light blue waters churn with thick, pure white foam, a breathtaking sight. Along this coastline, parking spots are marked with numbers on small wooden posts, allowing you to stop wherever you see something you like. In some places, there are smaller paths leading to the shore, so be careful; the trick is to see a lot of cars parked on the roadside, which indicates a good vantage point. Many beaches have black, purple, and other colors due to high levels of magnesium or other chemical elements. Most of the sand is soft and fine, perfect for walking barefoot.

My favorite is Big Sur. Every place has stunning scenery. The towering mountains and the vast ocean meet here. It is a majestic and magnificent view.

The moist ocean breeze and bright sunshine create a vibrant reflection of the water, a vibrant display enhanced by the wildflowers along the shore. Mid-May is considered the peak season for wildflowers in the Big Sur area. With a bit of luck, you might even see fields of California poppies, the state flower, in full bloom along the coast.

On the left are strange rocks and cliffs, on the right is the vast ocean, the sky is clear blue, and on the ground are blooming wild flowers.

Although we can't go into the sea, we can fly over it. With our feet on the soft sand and our eyes on the surging waves, the blue sky, the blue sea, the floating clouds, the flying birds, the white waves, the soft sand, the rugged rocks—this is the sea of my dreams.

Big Sur is universally recognized as the most beautiful section of Highway 1. I think it's very similar to Melbourne's Great Ocean Road, with steep cliffs and winding roads, making it incredibly rugged and treacherous. But every time we turned a hill and saw the endless ocean before us, we couldn't help but cheer!

After crossing the bridge, we entered the Big Sur area. In fact, this section is a big highlight of Highway 1. However, it was almost dusk.

Take photos at dusk as they are, without wasting a single bit of the beauty! What follows is a very dangerous memory, and I am afraid when I think about it now.

Passing through the Big Sur area, I had seen on Google that there would be a winding mountain road. However, when I entered this road, I found that it was far from simple as I imagined. In fact, I am quite good at driving in China. Here, I did not imagine that this rugged mountain road would be so long, and I underestimated the difficulty of this mountain road!!! It was already dark, and I had to drive for more than 2 hours on this road with repeated 180-degree turns. I also have mild night blindness, so I had to follow the lead car to judge when the front would turn in time. However, the drivers in this country on wheels drive very fast. It was really too fast. I had never seen a 180-degree turn before. They were taking it at over 60 kilometers per hour without braking. Poor little car of mine, with a high chassis and narrow wheels. Taking turns was really hard. I had to drive with 120% attention, but I still often lost track of the car in front. I remember there was a bright red Corvette in front of me. I wanted to see how long I could follow it, but after 5 minutes, it easily disappeared from my sight. If I had continued to increase the throttle to follow it, I guess I wouldn't be able to write a guide for you now.

So, be prepared when driving this stretch of road. You can check Google to see how winding it is. Zoom in, or you won't see the subtle curves. Try not to drive this stretch at night, and choose a better car with a less-soft suspension.

After passing the town of Carmel, we arrived at the breathtakingly beautiful Big Sur, also known as the most treacherous section of Highway 1. It's on this road that one truly experiences the feeling of boundless immensity. Looking out, there were practically no ships at sea, no islands visible as far as the eye could see. It seemed as if only a vast expanse of blue existed between heaven and earth. The sea lapped against the countless rocks on the shore, creating a continuous wave of waves.

Built in 1932, Big Sur was the largest single-arch concrete bridge in the world at the time, and was officially named one of National Geographic's 50 must-see destinations. The weather along the coastal highway can be unpredictable: blue skies and azure seas one minute, then cloudy and overcast the next. I personally believe that any scenery is even more beautiful against a backdrop of blue skies. P.S.: There are virtually no gas stations along Big Sur, so be sure to fill up your tank before entering this section of the highway.

Big Sur is definitely a great place for sketching.

If the weather is cloudy, it is not very beautiful because the sea is not blue, but if the weather is good, there should be beautiful scenery everywhere! So it is still highly recommended and worth a walk.

The entire 100-kilometer route is a mountain road along the cliff, with the Rocky Mountains on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. It is a great place to shoot blockbuster films.

Seeing countless convertibles whizzing past along the way reminded me of the scenes in the Need for Speed movies where luxury sports cars were speeding here.

This section of Highway 1 is a classic, almost entirely mountainous. Because of its high elevation, the view of rocks clashing against the cliffs, with birds occasionally flying overhead, has always been a vivid memory even after returning home. The roadside boasts breathtaking viewpoints, and we stopped countless times to admire them. Even driving along this stretch of road is a truly remarkable experience.

The mountain road on Big Sur is really long. We didn’t get out of the mountain until the sun went down. We even encountered the sunset on the road. People around us stopped and immersed themselves in the beauty of the sunset and were reluctant to leave.

Big Sur is arguably the most beautiful section of Highway 1.

This stretch of road is the most dangerous, steepest, and most winding section of California Highway 1. Of course, it also offers the most beautiful scenery. Often, you'll find yourself on the edge of a cliff, surrounded by sharp bends and dramatic elevation changes.

Along the way, you can see many sea lions basking in the sun on the beach

While the road is treacherous, the scenery is also breathtaking! It's like a highway straight out of a painting, revealing a pristine, untouched natural beauty. Regardless, Big Sur, considered one of the "50 Places You Must Visit in Your Lifetime," is definitely worth a visit.

In fact, I don’t know where Big Sur starts. I only know that when you see the scenery on the other side of the road is so beautiful that it is beyond words and the waves are crashing against the shore, then that is it.

Big Sur is famous for its magnificent cliffside scenery. It takes just over an hour to drive from Carmel to Big Sur. This scenery is recurring, and the road winds along the cliffs for two to three hours. Every so often, a point appears on the roadside, signaling a beautiful view.

The most famous section of Highway 1 is the one in Big Sur Pfeiffer State Park. On the left, a sheer rock face rises from the ground, slanting towards the blue sky. Rows and rows of California pines, densely packed along the ridges, stand in a unique posture: their upper bodies lean inland, their green branches intertwined and supported, their tan trunks forming countless parallel lines at angles to the ground.

To the right was a breathtaking expanse of azure. Sapphire, indigo, deep blue, and light blue waters billowed with thick, pure white foam. Golden, pale yellow, straw yellow, and dark yellow sandy beaches curved endlessly into the depths of the waves. Tentacles of rock stretched from the coastal cliffs toward the ocean, blocking the surging waves. The seawater splashed helplessly in shimmering balls of water before splattering in all directions.

Standing high up, I gazed into the distance, seeing the winding, gorgeous landscape suddenly transform around the corner into a vast expanse that seemed neglected for centuries. This truly revealed how close, how direct, the distance between heaven and earth could be. The pale gray sky was dotted with a few golden patterns, some radiant and vibrant, others silent and profound. It was clear that the Creator had accidentally knocked over his palette, leaving the ink and color unrestrained and scattered everywhere, yet every inch of it was a splendid display.

Because it is on the west coast, you can see the sunset. Find a beach and sit quietly and wait, then you can watch the sunset as the sun sets into the sea. It's so beautiful!

It is one of the "50 places a traveler must visit in their lifetime" selected by the National Geographic of the United States.

Everything here is so famous that you must come here at least once.

Once a desolate area, it's now a favorite destination for tourists and naturalists. In 1986, Monterey County authorities passed a comprehensive zoning plan that strictly prohibited commercial development along Big Sur's 109-kilometer (62-mile) stretch of rugged coastline. The Bixby Bridge, like a rainbow spanning between two mountain cliffs, has become a prominent Big Sur landmark. The purple sand beaches of Pfeiffer Beach and waterfalls cascading through the redwoods are unmissable sights in Big Sur.

Before watching the sunset, we also went to Big Sur. It's more like a natural oxygen bar, a different world from the outside, but still beautiful. I walked in this green, I didn't even dare to walk fast, and a deer passed by me, and I even forgot to raise my camera.

With mountains on one side and the sea on the other, the scenery is absolutely stunning, the essence of the essence of Highway 1. It's so beautiful!

The Big Sur region, which cannot be missed, exudes its unique charm with the establishment of Highway 1.

By the time we reached Big Sur, it was already quite dark. Without a tripod, I couldn't take any photos. You can refer to the following text for some inspiration.

The scenery along the way is breathtaking, with frequent vista points offering a chance to stop and admire the view. As the sun sets, it glistens over the nearby mountain ridges. The winding road hugs the cliffs, and just feet below our wheels, the deep blue sea looms. Puffs of mist drift off the sea, illuminating it with magical colors in the setting sun, creating a fairyland-like experience.

I held the steering wheel tightly to prevent this wild horse from running away and rushing into the fairy-like Pacific Ocean.

Finally arrived... The beach is very unique, with jagged rocks and a little bit of purple sand...

Leaving the town, we continued driving forward to the most beautiful 90-mile stretch of Highway 1 - Big Sur. The scenery is just like this on any roadside. I love the feeling of the sun shining down, dispelling all the gloom.

The scenery outside the car window was sometimes cloudy, sometimes sunny, sometimes mountains, sometimes sea. I stopped and walked, enjoying the scenery along the way. This must be the legendary Big Sur.

Maybe it’s because I was a little distracted along the way, or maybe it’s because I am more suited to the scenery with more “rich” colors.

Although I was not shocked, but the green mountains, clear water and blue sky are what I think everyone likes.

We arrived at Big Sur, a place everyone recommended. Well, I think weather is crucial when traveling Highway 1. It was a bit overcast and windy those days, so my photos aren't as beautiful as others. But I had a blast!

We continued along Highway 1, passing Big Sur. There were still many beautiful sights along the way. A group of sea lions rested, a rare opportunity to get so close to nature.

Big Sur is known as the most beautiful spot in the world where land meets sea. Its winding coastline offers breathtaking scenery that will leave you captivated. Many travel guides list it as a must-see destination. In 2008, Tripadvisor ranked it the second most popular tourist destination in the United States.

Big Sur, one of the "50 Must-Visit Destinations in the World," boasts a 90-mile stretch of Highway 1, the epitome of the city. The mountain roads are the most treacherous, yet the scenery is the most captivating. Driving on this stretch of road is effortless, as every second is a true delight!

As many travel guides have mentioned, the next day, starting in Big Sur, is the absolute highlight of California Highway 1, both for the scenery and the driving pleasure! Do you see the azure ocean and the yellow lane markings around the bend?

With cliffs on one side and a sun-drenched blue on the other, the scene feels like a Hollywood blockbuster! Turn a corner and you feel like you could plunge into the ocean at any moment. Are you drawn to this exhilarating curve? Are you eager to give it a try? Come and experience the exhilaration of becoming one with the sun!

The scenery along the way to Big Sur is just like this for 50 miles, it’s so awesome~~!!

BIG SUR does not refer to a specific town, but to the area between Carmel and San Capo.

The scenery along Big Sur is breathtaking, offering both majestic mountains plunging into the sea and the gentle beauty of a vibrant array of flowers. It's truly the epitome of Highway 1's scenic splendor. However, this stretch of road is mostly rocky, and even the few sandy beaches are home to flocks of wild sea lions.

Big Sur is a coastal area stretching from the Monterey Peninsula south to San Simeon, with a vast ocean on one side and steep mountains on the other. It was already afternoon when we set off from Carmel, and the light gave the sea a deep blue, with red seaweed floating on the surface.

Next up is Big Sur, one of the most famous stretches of California Highway 1. Just how famous is it? It was named one of the 50 must-see scenic spots by National Geographic!

Along this roughly 90-mile stretch of road, we stopped three or four times, just to stand on the cliff edge, listen to the wind and waves, and savor this most beautiful sight in life. Looking down from the cliffs, we could see the surging waves, wave after wave crashing against the rocks, creating countless waves. As dusk approached, we chose a good spot, parked the car, and the seven of us, screaming like mad children, rushed to the other side of the road to watch the sunset. In the distance, rocks, waves, and the setting sun, in the near distance, cattle and sheep grazing quietly with their heads down. From time to time, a small car would roar by, leaving behind only a tranquil, pastoral silhouette against the setting sun, "the melodious sight of Nanshan."

This stretch of Highway 1 is known as the most beautiful, living up to its reputation as one of the "World's Ten Most Scenic Highways." Despite being mountainous, the driving difficulty and ride comfort are far superior to the equally beautiful Hana Road in Hawaii. Whether it's my first time in California or a return visit, the untouched beauty of land and sea merging into one unspoiled landscape is a feast for the eyes.

Tips: If you have a nearby attraction, like Hearst Castle, be sure to plan your trip with plenty of time for photos. While you don't need to get off at every vista point, don't underestimate the amount of time you'll need to stop to take in the scenery. Also, the vista points are all on the seaside, making driving from north to south smoother. While you'll often see people freely crossing from the other side, it still feels unsafe.

As always, the sea and sky in Big Sur were an impossibly blue. Even with the car windows open, I could smell the rich ocean air and the breeze from the headlands blew in my face. While many say that after visiting San Diego, Big Sur's grandeur fades, I believe that the world's beauty is inherently similar. Even after seeing the San Diego coastline, even if this isn't my first time driving Highway 1, the beauty of the colliding cliffs and the Pacific Ocean is still breathtaking.

Almost every Vista Point was full of cars. I saw many campgrounds along the way, and it was easy to find restaurants and gas stations every few blocks.

Big Sur sits on a promontory jutting into the azure ocean, nestled within a steep mountain range. The valleys are lushly forested, with towering trees and gurgling streams. Numerous hiking trails weave through the mountain streams and forests, leading to the seaside or mountaintops. Within a few kilometers, you can gaze out over the majestic Pacific Ocean from the summit or admire the vibrant forests of the deep valleys. This is why it's known as America's most romantic hiking trail.

We soon entered the Big Sur area, the most beautiful coastline, and the most magnificent viewing angle where the land and the sea meet.