Also, bring a pair of sturdy shoes. Big Sur's beaches require at least a short hike. Private property and Big Sur's steep terrain makes most of its coastline inaccessible to the public. Fortunately for the visitor, however, several State Park and U.S. Forest Service beaches are open to the public all year. This is the most popular state park in Big Sur.
Visitors can enjoy many scenic loop hikes.
Stop at the overlooks for spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and Big Sur Gorge. The 810 acres of the park are full of trees such as redwoods, willows and oak. Wildlife, like boars, raccoons and birds make the park home. There are 218 camping sites. And Big Sur Lodge offers indiviual rooms and cabin accommodations.