Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park area
Big Sur & Carmel, United States
Home to Big Sur Lodge and the Homestead Restaurant & Bar amidst redwoods.
Places in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park area
- Homestead Restaurant & Bar, Big Sur Lodge Offers exquisite dishes amidst majestic redwoods prepared by an expert culinary team using locally sourced organic ingredients.
Practical notes for Big Sur & Carmel
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October offer clear skies and comfortable temperatures for driving Highway 1.
- Getting around
- Highway 1 connects Carmel to Big Sur; a car is essential, with key stops including Bixby Bridge, Point Lobos, and Pfeiffer Beach along the drive.
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Language
- English.
- Timezone
- PST (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
- Current trends
- The Big Sur coast continues to draw visitors for its dramatic scenery-driven dining, with restaurants like Rocky Point offering panoramic ocean views paired with California cuisine, while Carmel's culinary scene, including Cultura Carmel's Mexican fare, reflects the area's blend of rustic coastal charm and refined dining.
Other neighborhoods in Big Sur & Carmel
- Carmel-by-the-Sea — A charming coastal town whose famous mayor was Clint Eastwood, with luxurious accommodations, restaurants, shops and art galleries.
- Big Sur coastal stretch — The 90-mile stretch of coastline between Carmel and San Simeon, home to Nepenthe and Post Ranch Inn.
Read the full Big Sur & Carmel guide