Big Sur, USA - Bixby Creek Bridge

Big Sur, USA

Cliff-hugging Highway 1 and redwood coves, clear golden autumn

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Best time to go
September, October, April and May
Budget
Premium
Good for
Nature, Adventure
Don't miss
Bixby Creek Bridge

Why it made the lists

With Highway 1 repaired and reopened after landslides, the dramatic stretch of California coast again welcomes road-trippers to its cliffs, redwoods and ocean views.
The New York Times: 52 Places to Go in 2026 (recognized as "Big Sur, Calif.")

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