| dining options include a restaurant featuring site-grown produce and a seasonal sushi bar. . they have sinks with hot and cold water (bathrooms are a 2-3 minute walk away) and beds with colorful quilts; some have gas-burning fireplaces. theres also a convenience store. overlooking the pacific ocean, this family-run glamping site is 30 miles from big sur village. upscale yurts have wood floors, redwood decks with ocean views and adirondack chairs, plus views out the ceiling for stargazing. freebies include use of the heated pool and hot tub, continental breakfast, morning yoga classes and internet access. campsites are also available
Monterey Regional Airport 1 hr 44
Willow Creek Picnic Area and Beach (5 min) Cape San Martin (17 min) Jade Cove (7 min) Salmon Creek Falls (18 min)
Popular, easy hiking loop through wilderness to a 120-foot cascade surrounded by large boulders. Alder Creek (9 min) Sand Dollar Day Use Beach (9 min)
Beach, camping, and outdoor recreation Limekiln State Park (19 min)
Park with 24 camping sites features stunning views of Big Sur, redwood trees & the California coast. San Martin Rock (17 min) Cone Peak (1 hr 7)
Backpacking and camping Jade Cove (8 min)
Beach, scuba diving, and camping Mud Creek (8 min) Sand Dollar Beach (9 min)
Less-populous beach with craggy rock formations, undeveloped except for a parking lot & toilets. Santa Lucia Range (1 hr 4)
Rugged mountains with hiking paths through fir, pine & redwood trees, leading to lakes & waterfalls. Silver Peak Wilderness (1 hr 2)
Camping, wilderness, and backpacking | 
