Nora Matten
BIG SUR
“There’s nowhere else in the world like Big Sur—the beauty, the peace,
the silence, it’s all so unique.”
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I highly recommend visiting the Monterey Aquarium if you have extra time. The jelly fish exhibit is mesmorizing and the sea horses are so beautiful to behold. Gives one such an appreciation for the wonders of this world.
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Is one of the campgrounds in Big Sur and also offers access to a great beach. I recommend the Ridge- Panorama- Bluffs Loop hike - however be mindful of the tide as part of the hike goes along the beach and you want to be certain you got the right timing. Alternatively you could just take a walk down to the beach.
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Pfeiffer Beach
Pfeiffer Beach is down a beautiful canyon filled with sycamour trees. Nowdays the beach has become very popular so if you are traveling during summer season I recommend getting there early ( before 10 am) or towards the end of the day as the parking lot can fill up
Come prepared with a sweater and sunscreen. It is usually windy and its easy to miss the strength of the sun.
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Pfeifer State Park
Come here to take a walk among giant red woods or to pitch your tent for an extra night in Big Sur.
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If you have extra time go visit the Aquarium in Monterey
either on your way in or your way out the Jelly Fish exhibit is mesmorizing and the
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A Drink with a View at Nepenthe
Is one of the campgrounds in Big Sur and also offers access to a great beach. There is a great loop hike you can do from there- however be mindful of the tide as part of the hike goes along the beach and you want to be certain you got the right timing.
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Pfeiffer Beach
Pfeiffer Beach is down a beautiful canyon filled with sycamour trees. Nowdays the beach has become very popular so if you are traveling during summer season I recommend getting there early ( before 10 am) or towards the end of the day as the parking lot can fill up
Come prepared with a sweater and sunscreen. It is usually windy and its easy to miss the strength of the sun.
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Nepenthe
I recommend stopping for a drink at Nepenthe. Enjoy the stunning view from their Terrace.