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9 Ways to Experience Big Sur with Highway 1 Fully Open

27 April 2026 09:50

Highway 1 is fully open, offering a perfect road trip from Carmel-by-the-Sea to San Simeon. - Visit Bixby Creek Bridge and Pfeiffer Beach for iconic views.

- Explore Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park to see McWay Falls. - Tour Hearst Castle in San Simeon for a historic experience.

- Hike in Andrew Molera State Park and dine at Nepenthe. This journey through Big Sur in Monterey County promises stunning coastal scenery and diverse activities for all travelers.

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