Enjoy coastal views, buffet breakfasts, and tent and RV sites among the redwoods. This special stretch of the California coast, between Carmel and San Simeon, runs through the northernmost section of ...

Backpacking and camping isn’t for everyone, and that’s OK. Maybe you don’t like sleeping on the ground. Maybe you’d rather have a real bathroom nearby — or perhaps you just want to cook in a full ...

Out on the edge of the continent, where rocky cliffs drop into the jewel-colored ocean and Monterey cypress trees twist in the wind, Big Sur does everything, well, big. Its natural grandeur inspired ...

We have a lot of reasons to want to get away from it all, to disconnect from the daily grind or nightly news. Fortunately, we don’t have to go far in Monterey County to find a scenic hike or wander ...

BIG SUR — Sure, it costs nothing except the gas to drive stunning Highway 1 between San Simeon and Carmel, but hold on to your wallet if you want to stay in Big Sur. Accommodations aren’t plentiful — ...

From Rocky Ridge at Garrapata State Park, you tower over the Pacific Ocean and get one of the most eye-popping and long-distance lookouts on the California coast. At Andrew Molera State Park, a ...

This California destination is a haven for unique experiences. — -- Big Sur’s effect on the traveler stems from its magic -- sweeping beaches, breathtaking sunsets and natural wonders as far as ...