[…]contact PG&E through their website to make arrangements. Thank you. The Pecho Coast Trail to the Point San Luis Lighthouse is open to 20 hikers each Wednesday and 40 hikers each Saturday. Hikes depart at 9am and return at 1pm. Reservations are strongly encouraged to avoid being turned away at […]
[…]of the Hearst Ranch, the trail is frequently used, but there are no public easements to the point. Hikers can find the trail by climbing the bluff at the north end of the cove. The Point forms one side of San Simeon Cove, providing some wind protection, and includes a […]
Point Sur Lighthouse and its supporting lightstation buildings, now a California State Historic Park, stand atop a dramatic volcanic rock just offshore in Big Sur, California. This historic aid-to-navigation has a modern aero-beacon which still guides ships along the treacherous Central California Coast. On the National Register of Historic Places […]
[…]start the imagination. Table of Contents Explore Highway 1 Things to do in Ragged Point Ragged Point Ragged Point earns its title as “The Gateway to Big Sur.” Along this stretch of Highway 1, find towering forested mountains cascading into the blue ocean horizon. Here, the journey into miles of […]
[…]Point Enjoy the coastal scenery of Ragged Point, and relax in a pet-friendly hotel or rental property.Dog-Friendly Hotels in Ragged PointDog-Friendly Vacation Rentals in Ragged Point Cambria This sweet seaside hamlet appeals to more than just people. Take your dog along and experience its quaint charms together. Dog-Friendly Hotels in […]
[…]1 offers free and accessible wonder-making opportunities around every bend. Stand on the cliffs at Ragged Point and watch the ocean churn below. Look out into a dreamily secluded bay at Hearst Memorial State Beach. Pull off Highway 1 onto Moonstone Drive for a magical view of the Cambria shoreline. […]
[…]and some of the most astonishing viewing areas in the world. From the popular lookout point at Ragged Point Inn to Cambria’s Moonstone Beach, be sure to take ample time to enjoy the view. There’s no rush! 2. The Historic Bixby Creek Bridge One of the most iconic landmarks along […]
[…]more spa and wellness retreats in scenic San Simeon and Ragged Point. Located within the iconic Gateway to Big Sur and surrounded by some of the coast’s most breathtaking coastline, experience full-service pampering along Highway 1. Serenity awaits along the San Simeon & Ragged Point coastline Cambria Spa & Massage […]
[…]picturesque views from a variety of benches and lookout points. Best Beaches in Each Town Ragged Point Ragged Point’s Black Sand Beach Unique among beaches along this stretch of Highway 1, Ragged Point’s Black Swift Falls Beach has black sand. (Some call it a purple sand beach—you be the judge!) […]
Come experience the rich history of San Simeon and William R. Hearst Memorial State Beach. Old San Simeon above the cove offers a wealth of activities for the outdoor enthusiast, the foodie, or the vista-hunter. Old San Simeon is built on the shoreline known for its whaling in the 1800s. […]
