Summer, from about June – August, is the high season and should be avoided if possible due to the number of people that visit during that time. When you leave Los Angeles, take the 101 to the 1 for a beautiful, scenic, coastal drive that will take you through Ventura, Santa Barbara, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, Cambria, and more scenic small coastal towns with lots of beautiful viewpoints and places to stop along the way.īig Sur is a destination that can be visited year-round. ![]() When heading to Big Sur from the south, we highly recommend the coastal route rather than taking the 5 freeway. Note: Be sure to fill up on gas before heading to Big Sur – there are very few gas stations in the area, and prices tend to be $2-$3 more than surrounding areas. As mentioned, a car is highly recommended for exploring this region which you can book for pickup at any of these airports. The Monterey Airport is the smallest of all these so you’ll likely be able to find more flight options at lower prices at the other airports listed here. If coming from out of state, the closest airport to Big Sur is the Monterey Airport (22 miles away), followed by the San Jose Airport (76 miles away), the San Francisco Airport (99 miles away), and the Oakland Airport (103 miles away). A car is highly recommended for exploring this region since getting to Big Sur via public transportation is very difficult (although it’s not impossible – there is a public transportation option from Monterey or Carmel to Big Sur). ![]() ![]() Big Sur is about 5 ½ hours north of Los Angeles and 2 ½ hours south of San Francisco.
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