Big Sur Food & Travel Guide

My favorite spots in Big Sur & Cambria!

Big Sur is a place I’ve been going to since I was a kid. We normally would take day trips there, leaving home in the late morning, leisurely driving up the coast, getting lunch at the Big Sur Bakery, going for a hike and then heading home while watching the sunset over the ocean. In high school, my boyfriend (now husband) and I would drive up highway 1, finding hidden gems along the way, and in 2018 it’s where he proposed to me. It’s safe to say that Big Sur holds a very special spot in my heart and I’m going to share some of my recommendations and spots I’ve loved through the years! If you are headed up the coast coming from the South, I have also included a Cambria guide that may be helpful if you are looking for some healthy pit stops before the drive!

East Molera Trailhead (above)

I would recommend at least one full day in Big Sur, but two would be ideal.

Now, there are two types of trips to Big Sur. One is a upscale trip where you stay in an exclusive hotels, the other is a rugged camping trip. I like to meet somewhere in the middle and stay