The scenic highway has been closed for more than a year, and another summer travel season is just around the corner.

Kristy Alpert This almost 5,000-acre park is the largest state park on the Big Sur coast and offers multiple activities and attractions, not to mention several hiking trails. Named after the man ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Humpback whales frequent the deep waters of Big Sur, typically from late April through early December. One of the most reliable spots for spotting these migrating whales is ...

From the redwood-forested coast of Northern California to the rocky shores of Big Sur on the Central Coast to the sandy beaches in Southern California, the California coast is truly a wonder.