Big Sur

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Big Sur

 (sûr)
A rugged, picturesque resort region along the Pacific coast of California south of Carmel and Monterey.
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Noun1.Big Sur - a picturesque coastal region of California to the south of San FranciscoBig Sur - a picturesque coastal region of California to the south of San Francisco
Calif., California, Golden State, CA - a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
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Yes, we were on the Big Sur drive from picturesque Carmel down to 'surf city' Huntington Beach.
In hindsight, it may have been better to have given ourselves two days on the Big Sur, as there's such a lot to see, but we were cramming a lot of sights into our trip (3,500 miles, four states and 10 landmark destinations in 14 days!) and this was the only way we could fit it all in.
March 5: Monterey County Sheriff's Office receive a tip that Avis was seen in a white Ford van in the Big Sur area of Monterey County ?
Named for the tribe of Native Americans that once lived amid the seaside cliffs of Big Sur, Esalen's clothing-optional mineral springs are almost as famous as its reputation as the birthplace of the human potential movement.
Hyatt will also assume management of Geolo's stable of iconic properties including: Carmel Valley Ranch, Ventana Big Sur, The Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, Thompson Seattle and The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel in New York.
The area of Big Sur encompasses the coastline between San Simeon and Carmel, but the town is tucked away in the forest just a few minutes drive from Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.
Ms Hernandez, of Oregon, was rescued when she shouted at two passing hikers in Big Sur, California.
Feinster recently proposed to Smith during a trip to Big Sur, California.
Many readers first encounter Lew Welch (1926-1971?) as a fictional character in Big Sur (1962), the novel by Jack Kerouac (1922-1969), in which Welch is called Dave Wain.
The acclaimed Hyatt Carmel Highlands, which overlooks the Big Sur coast and features 48 luxuriously appointed guestrooms, announced a special elopement package for lovebirds looking for an intimate ceremony in a romantic location.
From there it crosses over Highway 166, hugging the coastal route along Highway 1 from Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria and San Simeon before finishing at Botchers Gap at the north end of Big Sur, within the northern Monterey Ranger District.
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