Other points of public coastal access in Big Sur include Garrapata State Beach, Partington Cove, Mill Creek and Willow Creek. Seasons and Accommodations Big Sur is beautiful and mild all year around. January generally has good weather but it does begin the rainy season. In the winter Big Sur is blessed with the annual Gray Whale migration. At this time the whole population of Grey Whales migrates from Alaska to breed and have babies inthe warm lagoons of Mexico, returning along the same coastal route beginning in February and March.
Whales are very visible from the roadside turnouts.
February is the quietest month when you would have the beaches and the forest to yourself. By spring, the hills become alive with California poppies and wildflowers and the streams run clear and deep. The creeks flow with color from calla lilies and willows. July and August are the best for hiking, nature walks or campfire programs in the state parks. Summer brings us the largest mammals on earth, the Blue Whales.