Things to Do in Big Sur, CA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Big Sur, California, features the top 145 nearby activities — including 69 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Big Sur, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Big Sur, CA , followed by 119 popular activities in nearby cities, including Monterey, Carmel, Seaside, Pacific Grove and Salinas
  • Our list of the best things to do in Big Sur, California, features the top 145 nearby activities — including 69 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Big Sur, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Big Sur, CA , followed by 119 popular activities in nearby cities, including Monterey, Carmel, Seaside, Pacific Grove and Salinas
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21.6 Miles
85% 109 votes
Winery/Vineyard 2999 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
Ventana Vineyards is a small tasting room located just outside Monterey, California. This tasting room is on the list of many wine tours and the tasting fee is 5$.
21.9 Miles
88% 97 votes
Parks Olmsted Road, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
A park that is open all year round and is very reasonably priced, the Jacks Peak County Park is an excellent space for hiking, picnics and simply enjoying the outdoors.
21.9 Miles
96% 143 votes
Race Tracks 1021 Monterey-Salinas Hwy., Salinas, CA 93908 MoreLess Info
The Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is a must-see for racing enthusiasts or guests just looking for an adrenaline rush. The raceway hosts events year round including Cart Indy Car Racing and Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing.
22.0 Miles
27% 15 votes
Race Car Driving 1023 Monterey Highway, Salinas, CA 93908 MoreLess Info
Spare Time Bowling is a bowling alley offering daily standard bowling as well as Galactic Bowling on Friday and Saturday nights. Attractions include bowling, arcade games, bowling leagues, and an in-house restaurant.
22.5 Miles
71% 45 votes
Golf 1300 Sylvan Road, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
A part of Pebble Beach Resorts, historic Del Monte Golf Course offers 18 holes of play. Picturesque with challenging holes such as a very long par-5, this course will test even the most experienced golfer.
22.6 Miles
50% 4 votes
Spas 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
Accista Spa is part of the Hyatt hotel in Monterey. Keep in mind a required gratuity added to the quoted prices.
22.6 Miles
99% 103 votes
Walking Tours One Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
A good way to see Monterey by foot is the Monterey Walking Tour. Tours go out every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
22.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Specialty Shops the Doud Arcade, Carmel, CA MoreLess Info
The Carmel Hat Company houses an impressive collection of hats which are unique, stylish and highly affordable. Being in business for many years, the shop offers a variety of hats ranging from vintage designs and hand knit caps to more recent styles.
22.8 Miles
95% 22 votes
Art Museum 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
La Mirada is a garden and gallery combined into one. Works of art are paired with floral arrangements to provide a unique experience.
22.8 Miles
99% 1162 votes
Other Adventures Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Hikers love the Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail. This mild-to-moderate trail offers splended views of the Pacific Ocean the coastline. Hikers should wear tough boots with excellent traction. The Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail also welcomes cyclists.
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