Big Sur scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into MRY, drive to Big Sur

1 h 1 min drive33 milesReservations: moderate

Reise auf einen Blick

Ankunftsflughafen
MRY
Fahrt vom Flughafen
1 Std. 1 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
2–4 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Mittel · Einlasshinweise prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
Standard cars are ideal for Highway 1; large RVs face length restrictions on specific curves and limited parking at viewpoints.

Ihre Route

MRY

Monterey Regional Airport

Big Sur

About 1 h 1 min · 33 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

Highway 1 Access and State Park Reservations

Overnight stays in Big Sur require booking months in advance through the official state portal or private lodging sites. Day-use at Pfeiffer Beach is managed via a separate fee system and parking is not guaranteed. Always check Caltrans for Highway 1 closures, as landslides frequently disrupt through-traffic.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

April – June, September – October

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · Redwoods and Iconic Vistas

    Bixby Creek Bridge → Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

  2. Tag 2 · Coastal Bluffs and Falls

    Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park → Pfeiffer Beach

  3. Tag 3 · Northern Headlands

    Andrew Molera State Park → Point Sur State Historic Park

Viator

Tours & experiences near Big Sur

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um Big Sur. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

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Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für Big Sur

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Big Sur?

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from MRY to Big Sur?

Roughly 1 h 1 min (about 33 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit Big Sur?

Overnight stays in Big Sur require booking months in advance through the official state portal or private lodging sites. Day-use at Pfeiffer Beach is managed via a separate fee system and parking is not guaranteed. Always check Caltrans for Highway 1 closures, as landslides frequently disrupt through-traffic.

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