BIG SUR
BIG SUR COAST CALIFORNIA OVERVIEW Kayak, Canoe and Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Guide
Where to kayak in Big Sur California.
The name "Big Sur" is often used to refer to the rugged spectacular coast between Carmel and San Simeon. Big Sur's "greatest meeting of land and sea" provides some truly magnificent coastline for kayaking. The spectacular cliffs of Big Sur make access points for launching very tricky to find -- if you didn't have this website/book! Scroll down the page and keep reading for paddling and launch information.
The ocean along the Big Sur coast has many moods and can get wild and treacherous with huge waves. If the sea is too wild for paddling, don't worry, there are many excellent hikes to do along the coast while you're waiting for the sea to calm down.
The spectacular cliffs of Big Sur make access points for launching very tricky to find -- if you didn't have this book!
Hopefully, with the help of this book you can find some good launch spots and enjoy some wonderful paddling along the Big Sur Coast.
View my detailed trip descriptions and launch spots organized from North to South at the links below:
Point Lobos is at the Northern end of the Big Sur Coast
BIG SUR COAST CENTRAL - Andrew Molera State Park - Pfeiffer Beach
Big Sur Coast Central includes Andrew Molera State Park - Pfeiffer Beach
BIG SUR COAST SOUTH - Pacific Valley - Limekiln - Mill Creek - Sand Dollar - Willow Creek
Launch spots for Big Sur Coast South include:
Limekiln State Park
Mill Creek Picnic Area - (Mill Creek Picnic area has it's own web page)
Sand Dollar Beach - (Sand Dollar Beach has it's own web page)
Willow Creek Picnic Area
Dirt Access Road 2 Miles South of Gorda
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I have a Central California picture web page with more pictures of Big Sur and the Central California Coast.
I also have a Big Sur Coast Kayak and SUP Facebook post with more pictures.
Scroll down the page and keep reading for more information about the Big Sur Coast area.
Big Sur is a rugged stretch of California’s central coast between the cities of Carmel and San Simeon.
Bordered to the east by the Santa Lucia Mountains and the west by the Pacific Ocean. Big Sur is traversed by narrow, 2-lane State Route 1, known for winding turns, seaside cliffs and views of the often-misty coastline.
Most of the Big Sur coast is sparsely populated and has numerous state parks for hiking, camping, beachcombing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding.
Much of the Big Sur Coast region is part of the Los Padres National Forest, Ventana Wilderness and Silver Peak Wilderness.
Most of the Big Sur Coast is in Monterey County. The Southern part of the Big Sur Coast is in San Luis Obispo County.
Big Sur California kayak and SUP Facebook - I have a Big Sur Coast kayak and stand up paddle board Facebook post with pictures and information - you may need to login to see the Big Sur Facebook post - if you don't want to login, don't worry - the pictures are also on my Big Sur kayak and SUP blog post and my Central California picture web page
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