- TripBuzz discovered 75 different types of activities for couples in the Big Sur area, including National & State Parks (like Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park), Hiking Trails (like Partington Cove), Beaches (like Pfeiffer Big State Beach) and Camping Site (like Limekiln Beach State Park), and much more.
- We discovered a total of 127 date ideas in or near Big Sur, California, including 104 fun or romantic activities in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carmel, Monterey, Seaside and Pacific Grove.
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Situated on the Big Sur coast, Limekiln Beach State Park has plenty of waterfalls, beaches, creeks, and rusted lime kilns to explore. Hikers often run into banana slugs near the trail.
2.2 Miles
Located on nearly 4,800 acres, Andrew Molera State Park can be used for hiking, fishing, swimming, camping, boating and horseback riding. The park provides picnic areas, beach access, camping sites, restrooms and wildlife viewing opportunities.
0.2 Miles
Composed of three outdoor stages, the Spirit Garden offers a wide range of popular and folk productions in addition to multicultural education programs. The stages are decorated with tropical plants, sculptures, and colorful murals.
1.7 Miles
Sykes Hot Springs is a camping and hiking area that offers scenic and challenging hikes along a network of trails. The trails offer wilderness and ocean views, and hikers can camp at various points along them.
0.0 Miles
Featuring 23 camp site units, Ponderosa Campground is in a scenic natural area with a trout stream, a variety of trees, including pine, oak, and sycamore trees. The campground features running water and a picnic area.
12.4 Miles
Carmel, California is home to The Barnyard, an outdoor shopping complex full of unique boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. It also contains The Barnyard Gardens, which cover roughly one acre and include seven rustic barns and thousands of plants.
13.6 Miles
Hiking and whale watching are available at Garrapata State Park. However, the park is becoming more popular, and some of the wildlife has migrated elsewhere.
14.4 Miles
Spanning a total of 2,939-acres, Garrapata State Park provides a large variety of scenic natural views for visitors to take in. The picturesque trails, vegetation, and views of the Pacific Ocean are enjoyed by hikers, joggers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
15.7 Miles
A haven for sea birds, fish and small crustaceans, the Carmel River State Beach is a one-mile strip of sand and surf on the shores of a lagoon. It is a popular fishing spot and launching point for small watercraft.
17.2 Miles
The Carmel Valley Ranch Resort is a 500-acre resort that has a golf course, a spa, a social lounge, a nine-court tennis complex, and two saltwater swimming pools. The resort can be used for hiking, equestrian activities, and mountain biking.