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Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur: A Realistic 3-Day Itinerary

September 19, 2026 by admin

A realistic 3-day Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur itinerary with the aquarium, coast, Point Lobos, Highway 1 stops, parking advice and current road-planning tips.

Categories Places to Visit Tags Big Sur, California Coast, California Destinations, California Itinerary, California Road Trip, First-Time Visitors, Highway 1, Monterey & Carmel, Pacific Coast

Big Sur in 2 Days: A Practical Highway 1 Itinerary Without Rushing the Coast

April 6, 2026 by admin

Plan two realistic days in Big Sur with Bixby Creek Bridge, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, McWay Falls, beaches, short walks, lodging strategy and current Highway 1 road-check advice.

Categories National Parks & Nature, Places to Visit, Road Trips Tags Big Sur, Big Sur 2-Day Itinerary, California Coast, California Itinerary, Central Coast, First-Time Visitors, Highway 1, Pacific Coast

Los Angeles to San Francisco Road Trip: Highway 1 vs US-101 vs I-5

March 23, 2026 by admin

Compare Highway 1, US-101 and I-5 for a Los Angeles to San Francisco road trip, with realistic timing, overnight strategies, Big Sur road checks and family advice.

Categories Cities, Places to Visit, Road Trips Tags Big Sur, California Road Trip, Highway 1, Los Angeles, Los Angeles to San Francisco, Pacific Coast, San Francisco

Big Sur with Kids: A Practical Family Guide to Highway 1, Short Walks and Realistic Stops

February 26, 2026 by admin

A practical Big Sur with kids guide covering Highway 1, Point Lobos, redwoods, McWay Falls, beaches, toddlers, teens, food, bathrooms, motion sickness and road conditions.

Categories Family Travel, Places to Visit, Road Trips Tags Big Sur, Big Sur with Kids, California with Kids, Highway 1

Big Sur in Winter: Rain, Highway 1, Quiet Coastlines and a Flexible 2-Day Plan

January 3, 2026 by admin

Plan Big Sur in winter with Highway 1 condition checks, rain and landslide strategy, a flexible 2-day itinerary, lodging advice, short walks and storm-day alternatives.

Categories National Parks & Nature, Places to Visit Tags Big Sur, Big Sur in Winter, California Coast, Central Coast, Highway 1, Pacific Coast, Seasonal Travel
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