3 Of The Most Thrilling Things You Can Do While Visiting Big Sur.

TOPSHOT - A section of Highway 1 is seen after it collapsed into the Pacific Ocean near Big Sur, California on January 31, 2021. - Heavy rains caused debris flows of trees, boulders and mud that washed out a 150-foot section of the road. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images) Big Sur

Big Sur can be the perfect destination, giving you the experience of natural beauty while you are planning to go on a vacation with your family or friends. A highway road trip filled with outdoor activities and unforgettable scenarios is all you need on a sunny day. Big Sur has a big list of places to visit starting from sandy beaches and vast ocean to high cliffs, stunning mountains filled with trees and waterfalls. Although there are plenty of fun things to do while you are at Big Sur we will mention 3 best thrilling activities to do there.

1. Camping

GARGANTILLA DE LOZOYA, SPAIN - JUNE 13: A family enjoys a weekend with their motorhome at the Monte Holiday campsite on June 13, 2020 in Gargantilla de Lozoya y Pinilla de Buitrago, Spain. The campsite, which had to close during the country's months-long coronavirus lockdown, has a capacity for 1,200 people and is completely booked for every weekend from mid-July through August. They have an average of 4,000 daily visits on the web and are seeing a large increase in people who come with motorhomes. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)

Camping can be a great outdoor activity to forget about the chaotic city life and spend a stress-free time in the wildlife. You might not realize how thrilling camping in Big Sur is until you experience the crazy natural view and fresh air and witness bright stars in the clear sky. Starting from building your own campfire to cooking in the middle of nature far away from the city, camping is full of fun things to do.

Big Sur offers a range of camping experiences, and you can choose according to your preference. There are RV sites in the redwood with all the necessary equipment, there are also option for tent sites for hike-in where you can enjoy the stunning ocean views. If you don’t want to bear the hassle of bringing in your own tents, you can also get the Big Sur tent cabins among the redwoods in Big Sur campgrounds.

2. Dining in the Cliffs

 

Nothing can make the food taste better other than a stunning view! Big Sur is the place where you can get numerous options to dine in among nature. There are available options of restaurants on the cliffs of Big Sur which only offer a breathtaking view but also fresh verities of food. You can get fresh seafood or locally produced or any variety of food that will definitely match your palate.

Some of the restaurants like Nepenthe Restaurant, Post Ranch Inn, Sierra Mar, Big Sur Lodge Restaurant, Big Sur River Inn Restaurant etc. has decorated their interior in such a way that goes so well with the mountain or ocean view. Imagine eating some good food while seeing the vast ocean and high mountains right in front of your eyes.

3. Hiking

 

When you think of Big Sur, the first thing that comes to your mind are mountains and high cliffs. These mountains have some of the most beautiful hiking trails, which offer breathtaking ocean views after reaching the top.

You can go for short trails like Pfeiffer Falls and Valley View Trail or long trails that offer coastal and beach views, depending on your convenience. There are well-organized and signed trails through waterfalls and redwoods. While going for the long trail, make sure to take the necessary things in a backpack and follow the trail for a hassle-free, enjoyable hiking experience.

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