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Asilomar State Beach
During low tide, the Asilomar State Beach is home to one of the richest tide pool habitats in the world. Kids will love ambling over the rocks and exploring the diverse range of sea life.
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Big Sur Helicopter Tour
There is no better way to admire the jaw-dropping beauty of the California coast than on a helicopter or airplane tour. Specialized Aviation offers tours from Watsonville and Monterey Airports from between $99 to $525 per person, depending on the...
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Bixby Bridge
En route from Carmel to Big Sur, State Route 1 goes over this iconic open-arch bridge. you drive over the iconic and oft-pictured Bixby Bridge. Stop prior to crossing the bridge to enjoy the view and snap a few photos...
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Carmel Wine Walk by-the-Sea
With the Carmel Wine Walk by-the-Sea passport, you can visit any nine of the 14 tasting rooms along Ocean Avenue in Carmel. The passport does not expire, so it may be fun to buy a pass at the beginning of...
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Hearst Castle
One of the largest and most extravagant private residences ever built in the U.S., Hearst Castle as it is now called was the monumental pleasure palace built by publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst on his family’s massive cattle ranch. He...
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Indagare Access: Specialized Hiking
With multiple state parks in the area, Big Sur offers incredible trails, lookouts, wildlife viewing and picnic spots. We can arrange for specialist guides to craft a half-day or multi-day hiking plan just for you and your group. Options can...
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Indagare Access: Tee Times
Our team can provide suggestions for the top golf courses in the Big Sur area, and while we cannot promise a last-minute option, we will always try to arrange the best tee times for you.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
Founded in 1984 on the site of a former sardine cannery on Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the world’s most progressive aquariums. Its Kelp Forest exhibit is one of the tallest tanks in the world and...
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Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
Walking distance from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and a nice alternative to the touristy Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail runs parallel to the coast and follows the same route as the old Southern Pacific Railway. The paved...
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
This impressive reserve has been called “the crown jewel of the state park system” and offers incredible hiking on forested trails as well as breathtaking views of the Pacific. Indagare can arrange for a private hiking guide, or you can...
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Ventana Falconry Experience
The California coast is not only home to incredible wildlife but is also an unrivaled conservation success story. In 1987, there were only 22 California Condors left in the wild, but thanks to herculean efforts of bird lovers and conservationists,...
Carmel & Monterey

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Many of the region’s activities are based around the great outdoors, from hiking in State Parks to surfing at one of the many beaches. Two of the most recommended, however, should be reserved well in advance: tours at Monterey Bay Aquarium and Hearst Castle are extremely popular tourist sites and for good reason