When Shiz Hits Up Big Sur

There’s no place on earth quite like Big Sur. But finding the best of it? That part takes work.

A lot of travel content treats Big Sur like a checklist: Bixby Bridge, McWay Falls, done. But anyone who’s spent real time on this coastline knows that the most memorable moments happen in the places you almost drove past, the pullouts with no signs, or the trails that don’t show up on the first page of any search result.

After countless miles logged on Highway 1 and the backroads beyond it, I’ve pulled together everything worth knowing into one custom map — 75+ locations across 5 categories, organized so you can focus on experiencing Big Sur instead of researching it.

Here’s what’s inside:
📍 Hiking Trails: from coastal bluffs to canyon scrambles through old growth redwoods most visitors never find
📍 Scenic Viewpoints: the iconic ones, plus the unmarked pullouts that will make you question why everyone isn’t stopped here
📍 Points of Interest: the landmarks worth your time alongside the hidden coves and wildflower valleys that don’t make it into any official guidebook
📍 Hotels & Campgrounds: from cliffside campsites to the lodges worth the splurge, because where you sleep in Big Sur is part of the experience
📍 Restaurants: the few genuinely great places to eat on this stretch of coast, because options are limited and knowing where to stop matters more here than almost anywhere else
📍 Complimentary future updates: I’ll keep adding to the map as I continue to find new hidden gems!

Here’s the thing about Big Sur:
It’s one of the most photographed coastlines in the world and somehow still one of the most misunderstood. Most people drive through in a day and feel like they’ve seen it all. The ones who slow down, take the dirt roads, and stay past golden hour are the ones who actually have.

This map is built for the second kind of traveler.

Every pin earned its place- whether that’s a campsite perched above the fog line, a viewpoint that puts Bixby Bridge in the distance like a painting, or a restaurant that’s been quietly feeding Highway 1 road trippers for decades. The iconic spots are here too, because some things are famous for exactly the right reasons.

With 75+ pins, you have everything you need whether you’re spending a weekend or a full week. And trust me, once you’re here, you’ll want the full week!

How it works: ✅ Access the map link instantly after purchase ✅ Open in Google Maps on your phone ✅ Save it to your account so it works offline ✅ Filter by category to plan your day

No app downloads or subscriptions required! Just a map that lives in your Google Maps forever.

🗺️ Check out my Sedona map first if you’d like to see how it works- it’s free!