Landscape artist Francis McComas described Big Sur as “The greatest meeting of land and water in the world.” And he was right: for almost 100 miles, visitors can experience amazing views with photography opportunities around every turn.
Big Sur, located on the central California coast, is part of the Los Padres National Forest and includes the Ventana and Silver Peak Wilderness areas. California Highway 101 traces this magical stretch of coastline from Carmel in the north to Cambria in the south. The highway tenuously hugs the Santa Lucia Mountains, while the pounding surf of the Pacific Ocean crashes below.
Including iconic locations such as Garrapata Beach, Bixby Bridge, Hurricane Point, Point Sur, Pfeiffer Beach and McWay Fall, the Big Sur coastline never fails to impress.
Arches and WavesBig Sur, California | Mar 2023
McWay FallBig Sur, California | Mar 2023
Crashing WavesGarrapata State Park, Big Sur, California | Mar 2023
Big Sur WavesGarrapata State Park, Big Sur, California | Mar 2023
Big Sur CoastGarrapata State Park, Big Sur, California | Mar 2023
Hurricane Point By MoonlightBig Sur, California | Mar 2023
Bixby Bridge By MoonlightBig Sur, California | Mar 2023
Grrapata Beach Rain ShowersBig Sur, California | Mar 2023
Little Sur RiverBig Sur, California | Mar 2023
Garrapata Beach SunsetBig Sur, California | Mar 2023
Misty Morning at Hurricane PointHurricane Point, Big Sur, California | Mar 2023
Ode to Edward Weston IWeston Cove, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Big Sur, California | Mar 2023
Ode to Edward Weston IIWeston Cove, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Big Sur, California | Mar 2023
Ode to Edward Weston IIIWeston Cove, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Big Sur, California | Mar 2023
Ode to Edward Weston IVWeston Cove, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Big Sur, California | Mar 2023
Ode to Edward Weston VWeston Cove, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Big Sur, California | Mar 2023
Ode to Edward Weston VIWeston Cove, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Big Sur, California | Mar 2023
Sea Fig And The SeaBig Sur, California | Mar 2023
Matterhorn SunsetBig Sur, California | Mar 2023
Smooth WavesGarrapata State Park, Big Sur, California | Mar 2023
Big Sur SunsetGarrapata State Park, Big Sur, California | Mar 2023
Calla LilliesDoud Creek, Big Sur, California | Mar 2023