Things to Do in Big Sur, CA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Big Sur, California, features the top 145 nearby activities — including 69 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Big Sur, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Big Sur, CA , followed by 119 popular activities in nearby cities, including Monterey, Carmel, Seaside, Pacific Grove and Salinas
  • Our list of the best things to do in Big Sur, California, features the top 145 nearby activities — including 69 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Big Sur, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Big Sur, CA , followed by 119 popular activities in nearby cities, including Monterey, Carmel, Seaside, Pacific Grove and Salinas
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48.9 Miles
87% 2454 votes
Beaches 2531 West Cliff Drive near Swanton Blvd., Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
True to its name, Natural Bridges State Park contains natural rock bridges created by eons of water and wind erosion. The modern park is managed by the state and is a wonderful destination for adults and families.
49.0 Miles
46% 13 votes
Fishing 135 Fifth Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 MoreLess Info
Ultimate Fish Charters takes its passengers out on a charter boat and teaches them how to fish. Guests can keep some of the fish they catch.
49.0 Miles
87% 83 votes
Beaches 5th Ave. at East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
Santa Cruz Harbor Beach is situated adjacent to the harbor operations and provides an ideal setting for visitors to spread out a towel, and enjoy the fresh ocean breezes. The beach is conveniently located near many shops and eateries.
49.0 Miles
93% 60 votes
Beaches E Cliff Dr at 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 MoreLess Info
Twin Lakes State Beach is a public beach that provides a number of outdoor amenities for its guests. In addition to swimming in the ocean, visitors also commonly enjoy having picnics in the sand or exploring the nearby nature trails.
49.0 Miles
91% 11 votes
Boat Rentals 1400 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
A boating and fishing outfitter, Capitola Boat & Bait offers boat rentals, kayak rentals, and paddle board rentals. The shop also sells an array of fishing equipment, apparel, and paraphernalia.
49.0 Miles
100% 13 votes
Bike Tours Aptos, CA 95001 MoreLess Info
Santa Cruz Bike Tours offers guided cycling tours of the local area, including the coast, the redwood forests, and other scenic routes. It offers a wide variety of tours, some of which combine biking with sailing.
49.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
Beaches Aptos, CA 95001 MoreLess Info
La Selva Beach is a community-managed beach area open to the public every day, weather and conditions permitting. The geographic location of the beach causes smaller waves making this lifeguard-staffed beach more popular with swimmers and sunbathers than surfers.
49.1 Miles
84% 338 votes
Beaches Capitola, CA MoreLess Info
At the Capitola City Beach, guests will have the opportunity to go swimming, surfing, and kite flying. Guests who are interested in playing volleyball or going shopping may also enjoy what this site has to offer.
49.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Food Tours 207 Esplinade, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
A walking tour, Capitola Food Tour covers an array of interesting sites and eateries. This includes historical landmarks along with stops at a sushi restaurant, tea room and seaside grille.
49.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Paddleboarding 1500 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Hosted at Capitola beach, Stand Up Paddle Capitola provides group and private lessons for stand up paddleboard activities. It also offers group tours of the surrounding Santa Cruz cove and Monterey Bay region.
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