Located in the heart of Big Sur, this gorgeous state park protects virtually everything that makes national parks like Yosemite so famous.

California’s state park managers are bracing for an onslaught of summer visitors. Visitation at many of the state’s 280 park units has gradually risen since the pandemic and summer is peak season for ...

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 ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Some of the best views of the Big Sur coastline are found at the Point Sur Lightstation, a fully preserved turn-of-the-century lighthouse just north of Andrew Molera State Park.