What to do at end of a stress filled week? Feel the need to ride in fresh air and open spaces? Would you enjoy the wonderment of miles of sparcly inhabited national forests, waterfalls, hiking trails and pristiine views of coastal lighthouses and sandy beaches?

All of this and much more can be experienced on a motorcycle cruising down the Big Sir Highway. Big Sur is also known for its long sweepng straits, tight at times with sudden blind ,but smooth corners. The breathtaking views are at times undescribable. As you travel up and down and all around this incredible highway--there is a little bit of everything for motorcycle enthusiasts. Natural Landscape--Bridges--State Parks--Lighthouses and Beaches--Restaurants--Sparcely Spaced Refueling Stations

A particularly noteworthy portion of Big Sur extends 125 miles from Monterey to Morro Bay, California. An enchanting day trip lurks ahead, but don't forget to fill up with gas in Carmel which is the last major oasis at Rio Rod if traveling southbound or in San Luis Obisspo, Morro Bay or Cambria if traveling northbound.

Breathtaking views abound from many coastal restaurants. VIEWERS BEWARE! Prices most often match the quality views of sandy beaches, creek spanning bridges or canyons of redwood groves. Three outstanding restaurants are the Rocky Point, Nepenthe and Ventana. Simple, unique and satisfying menus at each culinary stop.

Whether biking North or South, Big Sur constantly cuts back into canyons and hillsides each time a creek appears. The road builders of the 1930's built large bridges spanning a group of canyons and gorges. If you like S curves you have found a endless supply that is guaranteed to provide hours of heartfelt pleasures.

The timeout spots of interest are as varied as the roadway itself:

1874 Piedras Blancas Lighthouse: on southern end of ride near San Simeon

The Point Sur Lighthouse: a lonesome rock perched 361 ft above Pacific. Open to public.

The Rocky & Bixby Creek Arch Bridge: portrayed in a 1960's TV show, "then came Branson".

Little Sur Valley: home to groves of redwoods.

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park & McWay Falls: 37 mi. south of carmel.

Seal Beach: home of elephant seal colony. (over 10,000).

Hearst Castle: Huge cathedral. adm cost. 5 tours/day. first am. most crowded.

Morro Rock: 600 ft tall extinct volcano in Morro Bay.

Salmon Creek Falls: drops 120 ft. relaxing place for a picnic.

Nitt Witt Ridge: 1928 home built by hand from all types of odds and ends. Nat. Historical Site.

Lime Kiln State Park & Lime Kiln Falls: inside LosPadres National Forest: water cascading down a 100 ft limestone fan.

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After riding the distance of Big Sur, you realize this highway is a natural wonder filled with just the right balance of extremes to return your soul to a peaceful state.