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Big Sur
The coastline is one of dramatic plunging cliffs into the sea, aquamarine ocean pools, waterfalls, and green rolling hills.
National Geographic lists Big Sur as one of the 50 Places in a lifetime to visit, and for those who have been, it is no surprise. The Big Sur coastline is one of dramatic plunging cliffs into the sea, aquamarine ocean pools, waterfalls, and green rolling hills. The famous Bixby Bridge is loved by photographers for its design and mesmerizing backdrop. It is one of the tallest single-span concrete bridges in the world. Big Sur has fantastic hiking, both along the beach and in the 3 million acres of wilderness in the Los Padres National Forest. Dining options include both rustic and world-class, and accommodations include campgrounds to luxurious resorts and spas, including Post Ranch and Ventana. No trip to the central coast is complete without a drive through the beautiful Big Sur area.
There's plenty to do around Big Sur, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Gilson M, Big Sur Guides and Hiking, and Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway.
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Yelp
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| Dining | 4.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.81 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.33 miles | 66 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.52 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.52 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.81 miles | 2 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.81 miles | 2 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.81 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.81 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.34 miles | 301 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
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Big Sur has 517 households, with an average household size of 2.63. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Big Sur do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,564 people call Big Sur home. The population density is 9.87 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Total Population
Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
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10-17 Years
18-24 Years
25-64 Years
65-74 Years
75+ Years
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Average individual Income
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