- The list below includes 112 free or cheap things to do in or near Big Sur, California, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Hiking Trails, Beaches and Camping Site.
- From Big Sur Tours & More to Point Sur State Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Big Sur and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carmel, Monterey, Seaside and Pacific Grove.
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Big Sur Station is an information center which provides helpful tips to the visitors. The rangers are experienced, well-informed and friendly. They take your preferences into account when providing suggestions which are useful when exploring the scenic beauty of Big Sur.
10.9 Miles
Situated on the Big Sur coast, Limekiln Beach State Park has plenty of waterfalls, beaches, creeks, and rusted lime kilns to explore. Hikers often run into banana slugs near the trail.
0.0 Miles
Featuring 23 camp site units, Ponderosa Campground is in a scenic natural area with a trout stream, a variety of trees, including pine, oak, and sycamore trees. The campground features running water and a picnic area.
0.2 Miles
The Central Coast Tours is a day tour company that offers an array of guided driving tours of the Pebble Beach area. Tours might include the Big Sur area, the Hearst Castle, the Carmel Valley wine region, or San Francisco.
0.2 Miles
Composed of three outdoor stages, the Spirit Garden offers a wide range of popular and folk productions in addition to multicultural education programs. The stages are decorated with tropical plants, sculptures, and colorful murals.
1.7 Miles
Sykes Hot Springs is a camping and hiking area that offers scenic and challenging hikes along a network of trails. The trails offer wilderness and ocean views, and hikers can camp at various points along them.
1.4 Miles
Molera Horseback Tours provide scenic tours through the major trails of the Andrew Molera State Park. Riders of all ages can travel through some of the modified giant redwoods and even over the river during their tour.
12.4 Miles
Carmel, California is home to The Barnyard, an outdoor shopping complex full of unique boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. It also contains The Barnyard Gardens, which cover roughly one acre and include seven rustic barns and thousands of plants.
13.6 Miles
Hiking and whale watching are available at Garrapata State Park. However, the park is becoming more popular, and some of the wildlife has migrated elsewhere.
14.4 Miles
Spanning a total of 2,939-acres, Garrapata State Park provides a large variety of scenic natural views for visitors to take in. The picturesque trails, vegetation, and views of the Pacific Ocean are enjoyed by hikers, joggers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.