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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20.6 Miles
100% 8 votes
Art Gallery At the corner of Seventh Avenue and San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA MoreLess Info
A block from Ocean Avenue, the Nancy Dodds gallery hosts the works of many of Northern California's plein air artists. An interesting stop among the shops and galleries of the area.
20.6 Miles
100% 37 votes
Shopping Districts Ocean Avenue and Mission Street, Carmel, CA 93921 MoreLess Info
One Ocean Avenue in Carmel, California is an area people go for shopping, restaurants or entertainment.
20.6 Miles
99% 251 votes
Scenic Drives Scenic Road, Carmel, CA MoreLess Info
Scenic Road Walkway is a collection of paths along the coast. Good repeat value, as you can take a different route each time.
20.6 Miles
98% 1214 votes
Food Tours Ocean Ave & Mission St, Carmel, CA 93921 MoreLess Info
Foodies and gourmands adore Carmel Food Tours, a company that offers three-hour walking tours of Carmel's best places to grab a bite and a refreshing beverage. Each tour ticket includes samples of the best dishes at seven of the finest restaurants in Carmel.
20.6 Miles
80% 60 votes
Winery/Vineyard Ocean Ave & 7th Avenue, Carmel, CA 93922 MoreLess Info
The Galante Vineyards Tasting Room is a wine bar that features local wines, specializing in those from the nearby winery of the same name. The room room is open daily during afternoons, and provides scheduled, curated tastings as well.
20.7 Miles
91% 77 votes
Bars Carmel, CA MoreLess Info
Fresh oysters and cold beer are some of the things you'll find at A.W. Shucks. This bar is a lively place to be on the weekends.
20.7 Miles
100% 17 votes
Beaches Carmel, CA MoreLess Info
Del Mar Beach is located in an upscale neighborhood in Carmel. The beach is clean and is a good place to jog or suntan.
20.7 Miles
72% 109 votes
Beaches Carmel, CA MoreLess Info
Located right off Highway 1, Monastery Beach is a popular scenic attraction. Shaped like a half-moon, it is a great place for a day long picnic but visitors are advised to stay out of the water. The sand here is coarser as compared to other beaches.
20.7 Miles
100% 10 votes
Art Gallery Dolores between 5th & 6th, Carmel, CA 93921 MoreLess Info
Rieser Fine Art is an art gallery located in Carmel, California. They host both early California art as well as contemporary art and they have an up to date inventory online you can check out.
20.7 Miles
96% 103 votes
Winery/Vineyard Carmel, CA 93921 MoreLess Info
Founded in 2006, Caraccioli Cellars is a family-owned winery that specializes in producing wines using only grapes from the scenic Santa Lucia Highlands. Visitors commonly enjoy sampling the numerous red and white wine varieties in the winery's downtown tasting room.
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