Our California Coastal Trip is designed to help you discover the MOST spectacular scenery and fun diversions that your guide book doesn't know about!

Big Sur, or El Sur Grande (The Big South), as it was once called, has no specific boundaries but most descriptions confine it to the 90-mile stretch of precipitous coastline between Carmel in the

north and San Simeon in the south. Despite its geographical inaccessibility, at the turn of the century Big Sur supported a larger

population than it does today, brought in by the boom-and-bust industries of redwood logging, gold mining and limestone production.

With the rugged Santa Lucia Mountains pressing up against the unruly Pacific, Big Sur is a dramatic stretch of carved land that

is more of an experience than a tangible place. The grandeur of the landscape harbors an innate ability to foster self-reflection and

inspiration that has attracted artists, writers and spiritual seekers through the years, to this day.

Our drive down through Big Sur will give you time to appreciate all

of the beauty and magic it has to offer. We will stop at Nepenthe for a coffee, Julia Pfeiffer waterfall for a stroll, and Bixby Bridge for a photo of legendary Hurricane Hill.

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In 3 days, experience Coastal California's breath-taking scenery, incredible attractions and secret spots only your trip leaders know about!

- See the World Famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and Hearst Castle at your own pace

- Experience your California Coastal Trip with fun and knowledgeable leaders

- Visit local hotspots

- Get a taste of Coastal California Culture

- Prepare yourself for a memorable California Experience!

California Coastal Tour

Hearst Castle | Monterey | Big Sur | Pebble Beach

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Notes from Wikipedia:

Big Sur is a sparsely populated region of the central California coast where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the Pacific Ocean. The name "Big Sur" is derived from the original Spanish-language "el sur grande", meaning "the big south", or from "el país grande del sur", "the big country of the south". The terrain offers stunning views, making Big Sur a popular tourist destination. Big Sur's Cone Peak is the highest coastal mountain in the contiguous 48 states, ascending nearly a mile (5,155 feet/1571 m) above sea level, only three miles (4.8 km) from the ocean.[1]

Although Big Sur has no specific boundaries, many definitions of the area include the 90 miles (145 km) of coastline between the Carmel River and San Carpoforo Creek, and extend about 20 miles (32 km) inland to the eastern foothills of the Santa Lucias. Other sources limit the eastern border to the coastal flanks of these mountains, only three to 12 miles (4.8–19 km) inland.

The northern end of Big Sur is about 120 miles (193 km) south of San Francisco, and the southern end is approximately 245 miles (394 km) northwest of Los Angeles.

Sourced from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Sur

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