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Big Sur & the Pacific Coast Highway

The Drive of a Lifetime

Cliffs plunging to the Pacific along California's most romantic coast.

At a glance · 5 reasons to go

Why Big Sur & the Pacific Coast Highway.

  1. Drive Highway 1 above crashing surf.

  2. Bixby Bridge and dramatic coastal pullouts.

  3. Redwoods, waterfalls, and hidden coves.

  4. Clifftop dining and luxe lodges.

  5. One of the world's great road trips.

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Big Sur is California's most romantic coastline — Highway 1 threading along cliffs that drop straight into the surf, past the iconic Bixby Bridge, hidden beaches, and redwood canyons. Drive slow, pull over often, and breathe it in.

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Safety

Safety Overview

Big Sur & the Pacific Coast Highway

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Reviewed: 2026-06-06

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Before You Travel

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TravelWell Safety — Big Sur & the Pacific Coast Highway: Emergency numbers, hospitals and safety info. Open this before we travel so it works offline. https://travelwell.world/en/destinations/big-sur-pch

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