The classic Big Sur drive along Highway 1 is 90 miles – and that’s without any driving to reach Big Sur or to return back home. But seeing mountains seemingly rise straight out of the Pacific Ocean is a stunning visual treat that is more than enough to please any nature lover. Taking a self-guided […]
The Big Sur journey from Carmel-by-the-Sea to San Simeon is 90 miles long. You can drive it in a little over two hours if you don’t make any stops. But in order to take a true Big Sur road trip, you’ll want to take your time to enjoy the natural wonders along this strip of […]
Big Sur is a destination that’s good to visit year-round. But September and October are the months that bring out the best of the area. These months are part of Big Sur’s dry season, meaning that you’re unlikely to have to deal with rain and clouds blocking your views along your tour. What makes September […]
The drive through Big Sur on Highway 1 is one of America’s most beautiful road trips. You’ll see the Pacific Ocean, towering redwoods, and secluded beaches. Touring this region with Action Tour Guide’s Self-Guided Big Sur Tour is a sure way to see all of the attractions that make this section of California’s coastline a […]
Carmel, or Carmel-by-the-Sea as some call it, acts as the northern gateway town to the Big Sur drive. Many people start or end their Big Sur adventures at Carmel, as it’s easy to drive the Big Sur stretch of Highway 1 from there. Action Tour Guide’s Self-Guided Big Sur Tour starts even further north in […]
Big Sur is one of America’s greatest road trips. But if you’re hoping to make the trip a bit longer, you’re not alone. Action Tour Guide’s Self-Guided Big Sur Tour starts your trip further north in Monterey and ends past the typical Big Sur stops at San Simeon all the way down to Pismo Beach, […]
Bixby Bridge is part of Highway 1 in the Big Sur region of California. The bridge is less than 15 miles south of Carmel-by-the Sea and a little under 10 miles north of Andrew Molera State Park. If you’re unfamiliar with the area, consider taking Action Tour Guide’s Self-Guided Big Sur Tour. The tour downloads […]
Big Sur’s Old Coast Road is about 10 miles long. It’s a great way to break up your drive along Highway 1 as you tour Big Sur. The road offers different views than the highway does, and even a stunning opportunity to see Bixby Bridge with the Pacific Ocean right behind it! Old Coast Road, […]
You can find redwoods in Big Sur, but if you’re looking to see some of the biggest and the oldest that the area has to offer, visit Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Action Tour Guide’s Big Sur Audio Tour goes straight through the area. The tour is self-guided and uses GPS technology to start its […]
Pacific Coast Highway Attractions There are plenty of places along the PCH that you really shouldn’t miss, but if we had to pick one spot to recommend for your Pacific Coast Highway road trip, it would be Big Sur. In between the Monterey and San Luis Obispo areas is a long stretch where the road […]
