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Big Sur

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Big Sur

California · United States

A spectacular stretch of California coast where redwood forests, rugged cliffs, beaches and Highway 1 come together.

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A spectacular stretch of California coast where redwood forests, rugged cliffs, beaches and Highway 1 come together.

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Partington Cove

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Big Sur Lookout

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Hawthorne Gallery

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Hawthorne Gallery is a local attraction worth considering while exploring the destination.

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Post Ranch Mercantile

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Post Ranch Mercantile is a local shop worth exploring for distinctive finds.

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Phoenix Shop

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Phoenix Shop is a local shop worth exploring for distinctive finds.

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Calla Lily Valley

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During the winter and early spring, Doud Creek flows through a large bed of calla lily flowers at this location.

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