Take a road trip from Carmel-by-the-Sea to San Simeon, savoring all the wonders along the way
After a three-year closure due to the St. Regis landslide, Highway 1 is now fully open through Big Sur.
Spring is a perfect time to experience this iconic stretch of coast before the crowds return this summer. Drive north to south for the best coastal views and to easily pull off at the lookout points along the way.
Start the roughly 90-mile drive in charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, where you’ll find storybook houses, cozy inns, dog-friendly beaches, world-class art galleries and seaside dining.
This is where the Big Sur journey begins. Here are the most worthwhile ways to experience this dramatic coastline right now.
Read full article in the Mercury News.