With a population of 1,000, Big Sur is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Big Sur to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn (47900 State Highway 1) and The Sur House (48123 California One) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Big Sur in August, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 216 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Big Sur, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
Although Big Sur doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 76 miles from Big Sur. The shortest flight to Big Sur from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Big Sur. The train journey from Big Sur to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around €15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about €16 for a 1h 41m trip.
Another option to get to Big Sur is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 110 miles from Big Sur. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in San Francisco.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Big Sur, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Big Sur takes 70 miles and will cost you around €12. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about €26 for a journey of 125 miles.
Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Big Sur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.54 and €15.39.