252: Ultimate BIG SUR State Parks Guide (All 8 Parks) - Epic California Coast Highway 1 Road Trip

Big Sur, a rugged stretch of California’s central coast between Carmel and San Simeon, offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. Home to towering redwoods, dramatic cliffs, and abundant wildlife, this region is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike. This Ultimate Guide to California State Parks in Big Sur will help you navigate the best spots, trails, and experiences along this iconic coastline. Join me on this virtual visit as we head down Highway 1 from north to south, visiting all 8 state parks in Big Sur, discovering the unique treasures each one has to offer you on your next central coast road trip.
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For details on all of these incredible spots along Highway 1, check out my Ultimate Guide to Big Sur State Parks blog post at: www.flyingdawnmarie.com/new-b...
...or check out the individual videos and posts below:
First-Timer’s Guide to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Blog: www.flyingdawnmarie.com/new-b...
Vlog: • VLOG 202: Point Lobos ...
Garrapata State Park
Blog: www.flyingdawnmarie.com/new-b...
Vlog: • VLOG 82: Garrapata Sta...
Calla Lily Valley - Garrapata State Park
Blog: www.flyingdawnmarie.com/new-b...
Vlog: • VLOG 42: Calla Lily Va...
Sunset Hike to Molera Beach - Andrew Molera State Park
Blog: www.flyingdawnmarie.com/new-b...
Vlog: • 242: Creamery Meadow T...
Valley View Trail & Pfeiffer Falls - Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Blog: www.flyingdawnmarie.com/new-b...
Vlog: • 237: Valley View Trail...
Nature Trail & River Path Loop - Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Blog: www.flyingdawnmarie.com/new-b...
Vlog: • 234: Nature Trail & Ri...
Big Sur Lodge - The Perfect Home Base for Any Big Sur Trip
Blog: www.flyingdawnmarie.com/new-b...
Vlog: • 233: Big Sur Lodge - T...
Partington Cove Trail - Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Blog: www.flyingdawnmarie.com/new-b...
Vlog: • VLOG 200: Partington C...
McWay Falls - Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
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Vlog: • VLOG 98: McWay Falls (...
San Carpoforo Creek Beach - Hearst San Simeon State Park
Blog: www.flyingdawnmarie.com/new-b...
Vlog: • VLOG 48: San Carpoforo...
Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery - Hearst San Simeon State Park
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Vlog: • VLOG 15: Elephant Seal...
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:23 Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
2:59 Garrapata State Park
4:29 Point Sur State Historic Park
4:56 Andrew Molera State Park
6:49 Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
7:25 Big Sur Lodge
8:07 Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
10:19 Limekiln State Park
11:12 Hearst San Simeon State Park
12:18 In Summary
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