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HENRY MILLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Libraries to visit
Library in an amazing clearing in Big Sur hosting regular themed eventsRead more
Big Sur
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BIXBY CREEK BRIDGE
Works of art to see
Built in 1932, this bridge famous for its amazing parabolic shape is 217 ...Read more
Big Sur
2024
ANDREW MOLERA STATE PARK
Natural site to discover
Andrew Molera State Park is a 1,900-acre state park on the Big Sur coast ...Read more
Big Sur
2024
POINT PIÑOS LIGHTHOUSE
Monuments to visit
North of Pacific Grove is the beautiful Point Piños Lighthouse, which was ...Read more
Pebble Beach
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BIG BASIN REDWOODS STATE PARK
Natural site to discover
The oldest of California's parks in Santa Cruz offers hiking maps at its ...Read more
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
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HALF MOON BAY ART GLASS
Art gallery exhibition space foundation and cultural center
Glassblower organizing courses on the artisanal manufacture of various ...Read more
Half Moon Bay
2024
ANO NUEVO STATE RESERVE
Natural site to discover
Ano Nuevo State Reserve south of San Francisco with a wide variety of ...Read more
Half Moon Bay
2024
HARLEY FARMS
Animal park and farm
Pescadero's centennial farm suggesting a guided tour on the history of the ...Read more
Half Moon Bay
2024
HALF MOON BAY STATE BEACH
Natural site to discover
This park gathers four small beaches which extend on 5 km along the Pacific ...Read more
Half Moon Bay
2024
PINNACLES VISITOR CENTER
Natural site to discover
Popular Pinnacles National Park, ideal for birdwatching, with 45 km of ...Read more
Pinnacles National Park
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MONARCH BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY
Parks and gardens
Pacific Grove Sanctuary ideal for viewing the incredible clusters of ...Read more
Pacific Grove
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VISITOR CENTER
Tourist office
Carmel Visitor's Center with a website with maps of the area and a wealth ...Read more
Carmel
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SAN MIGUEL ISLAND
Natural Crafts
The most remote island of the land and the wildest with a harsh climate ...Read more
Channel Islands National Park
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SANTA ROSA ISLAND
Natural Crafts
Island 3 hours crossing with trails, ideal to spend a day on site ...Read more
Channel Islands National Park
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ANACAPA ISLAND
Natural Crafts
Small volcanic island with three narrow islets with a visitor's center in a ...Read more
Channel Islands National Park
2024
SANTA BARBARA ISLAND
Natural Crafts
Tiny island of beauty of 2,6 km2 ideal to practise nautical activities, ...Read more
Channel Islands National Park
2024
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
Natural Crafts
Largest island of the Channel Islands archipelago with a more pleasant ...Read more
Channel Islands National Park
2024
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Museums
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History with a giant whale skeleton and an ...Read more
Santa Barbara
2024
SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART
Museums
Very nice museum with permanent exhibitions, works of the impressionist ...Read more
Santa Barbara
2024
MONTEREY BAY WHALE WATCH
Water tours and activities
Read moreWhale-watching tours led by marine biologists in Monterey Bay. For over 30 years, this company has filmed documentaries for Nat Geo and the BBC, among others. During orca and humpback whale season, easy online booking is recommended. The minimum tour is 3 to 4 hours to see the whales in high season, but you'll need to take the 8-hour tour to see the whales and orcas in April-May when they're in the bay. A tour we recommend if you're here in spring.
Monterey