FIND YOURSELF HERE where the most dramatic stretch of coastline begins in Monterey county and ends 90 miles south in San Luis Obispo County at Hearst Castle. It's wild natural beauty can be experienced at numerous private and public camp-grounds, parks, ocean and river beaches which include three million acres of untouched wilderness and three hundred miles of trails on state and federal land. Big Sur is a great place to hike and camp. Attractions you don't want to miss are the Point Sur Lighthouse, Henry Miller Memorial Library, Pfeiffer State Park and Pfeiffer State Beach.
To the north is the magnificent Monterey Peninsula which has been called the "greatest meeting of land, sea and sky". This beautiful seaside community combines all of the charm of small town America with an endless variety of recreational and cultural activities. The Monterey Peninsula area's rich history, the sage of California's Mission Trail, historic Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row, 17 world-class golf courses, white sand beaches, the world's best aquarium, a unique variety of shops and galleries and a spectacular assortment of parks and natural areas combine to provide a truly unrivaled place to visit.