- Keep Big Sur Beautiful
Sustainable safety tips and regulations for visiting Big Sur.
- Directions/Map to Big Sur
Big Sur California Chamber of Commerce. Map and directions to Big Sur, California. Driving from San Francicso or Los Angeles. Airline schedules and public transportation.
- Highway 1 Conditions
Highway 1 conditions in Big Sur, California
- Backcountry Hiking
Big Sur California offers several hiking opportunities; from gentle hikes along the Big Sur River to extreme backpacking in the wild and remote Ventana Wilderness Area. Online Trail Conditions Report found here.
- Hiking, Tours & Activities Guides
Big Sur hiking, tours and activities guides.
- Big Sur Public Restroom Locations
- Mile Markers Along Highway 1
The Big Sur California Chamber of Commerce offers these Highway 1 Mile Markers
- Campfire Program
Big Sur State Parks Ranger guided hikes. Jr. Ranger and Ranger Cubs Family Programs
- Weddings
Big Sur Weddings and Guide. Big Sur catering, churches, ministers, photographers, locations for honeymoon and wedding.
- Emergency Contact Numbers
Big Sur California emergency services telephone numbers and contact locations.
- Ecology
Big Sur California is a rich and varied ecosystem. Sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the Ventana Wilderness Area, Big Sur California is home to the largest Mammals on earth, the Blue Whales, and to the oldest birds on earth, the California Condor.
- Point Sur Lighthouse
Point Sur Lighthouse is located on the coast of Central California in Big Sur California. Weekly tours are available. Point Sur Lightstation, a National Historic Landmark, is the only complete turn-of-the-century lightstation open to the public in California.
- Piedras Blancas Lighthouse
Piedras Blancas Light Station is located on the coast of Central California in Big Sur California.
- Esselen Indians
Esselen Indians of Monterey County and Big Sur California.
- History of Big Sur
The name Big Sur was derived from that unexplored and unmapped wilderness area which lays along the coast south of Monterey. It was simply called El Sur Grande, The Big South. Today, Big Sur refers to that 90-mile stretch of rugged and awesomely beautiful coastline between Carmel to the north and San Simeon (Hearst Castle) to the south.
- National Scenic Byways Program
Travel the route that hugs the California coast, providing access to austere, windswept cypress trees, fog-shrouded cliffs and the crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean. Views include rugged canyons, towering redwoods, sea lions, and other marine life.
- Community Links
- Real Estate
Big Sur Real Estate Guide featuring real estate companies doing business in Big Sur. Big Sur Property, Big Sur Homes, Big Sur Ranches.
- Construction Companies
Architects and Construction Companies in Big Sur.
- Church Services
The Big Sur California Chamber of Commerce offers this information about Church services and houses of worship in Big Sur California. In addition, you can find information on lodging, camping, restaurants, hiking, beaches and entertainment. Join us in Big Sur California.
- Hot Springs in Big Sur
There are three known hot springs in the Big Sur area; the Esalen Institute, Sykes Hot Springs, and the Tassajara Hot Springs. Esalen is near Hot Springs Creek. Sykes hot springs is on the Big Sur River. Tassajara is at the Tassajara Zen Center.
- Hunting & Fishing Guidelines
Hunting and Fishing guidelines in Big Sur California is closely regulated. Please contact the appropriate agencies for hunting and fishing guidelines in Big Sur.
- Professional Services
Big Sur California offers a wide range of professional business services. Every known business in Big Sur is listed on this website.