point sur state historic park

美国西部最美的海岸线之一，峭壁，礁石，绿树，蓝天，碧海，白浪，以及远处海水和天空交汇的天际线，共同构成一幅绝美的景致。一号公路绝对值得花一周的时间游玩，而Big Sur也值得多花几天时间深入体验几个州立公园，体验蓝天碧海沙滩礁石。

Located about 19 miles from Carmel, Point Sur Lightstation sits on a large volcanic rock and is the only complete turn of the century Lighthouse still open to the public in California. We had no time to visit the lighthouse and just had to admire it from a distance and even from there it was striking.

My sister and I visited the Point Sur Lightstation by taking a tour a few days ago. We were very fortunate to have the best day possible for the tour, sunny, clear and warm with no wind. It was a gorgeous day and a wonderful tour. We did not need a reservation for the 1:00 Wednesday tour which is limited to 40 people. We showed up and parked along Highway 1 (west side) at mile marker 54.1, which is across from the lighthouse rock and near a gate. At approximately 12:45, our tour guide came and unlocked the gate and the cars began driving in, first come, first served, stopping to get info from the tour guide and provide names of the attendees in the car. We then drove about 1/2 mile down a dirt road to the staging area at the bottom of the huge rock where we parked our vehicles. There are porta potties available in this area before the tour starts. There were two groups, so each group was rather small and there was no problem hearing the tour guide. When the tour began we walked up the long road, a rather steep uphill, stopping at times for a talk by the tour guide who also showed old photos or pointed out interesting landmarks. Much of the walk is uphill on a narrow road, but it is a fairly leisurely walk. For those that have mobility issues, don't like uphill walks or can't stand on your feet very long, this tour could be difficult. The views on the walk were outstanding of the rocky beaches, hills, meadows and ocean below. The road winds around the back of the big rock that you can't see from the highway and goes for about 1/2 mile from the base. The elevation gain is about 350 feet. After a tour of the lighthouse and an exhibit room next door, we climbed some stairs for a tour of the lightstation keeper's houses, barn and blacksmith shop. We were able to go inside the main house, which is decorated in 50's style as if a family is living there. Very charming and atmospheric. There is also a gift shop where you pay for the tour and can buy souvenir items. Our tour guide, Tyerin, was just excellent. She was a wealth of information on the history of the lighthouse, the Big Sur area, shipwrecks, living on the rock, etc. You will learn a great deal more than you expected on this tour. Of all the lighthouses I have visited in my travels, this is the most interesting and extensive tour I have taken and it is set in the most dramatic scenery as well. Gorgeous ocean and coastal views and a great place to view nature. From the top of the rock we saw and heard seal lions below and watched migrating grey whales spout. Cost of the tour is $12.00 for adults, ages 6-17 is $5.00, age 5 and under is free. I thought the price was very reasonable for the type of tour offered. They accept credit cards as well as cash. The tour lasts three hours and you stay together as a group the whole time. This is not the kind of tour where you come and go at leisure. We drove in together and at the end of the tour we walked down the rock and then drove out together. The tour is offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. (winter hours from November through March); and Saturdays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Sundays at 10:00 a.m. (summer hours from April through October). There are also moonlight tours offered certain evenings in the spring and summer. This is one of the best activities available in the Big Sur area, don't miss this tour!

Stormy waves cliffs blue brown green,wind,it s all there and it was an experience to never forget.You may walk for hours and still not want to go back

We drove from San Francisco to LA on Hwy1 just to experience the Big Sur - amazing Nature and the views.Hwy 1 has so many Vista Points that it’s impossible to stop and enjoy every one of them, so we tried to stop at the most impressive ones.It’s fun, “wiggly” road for driver and even more eye-pleasing fun for the passenger.I wish we would have time to stop for hiking. May be next time...

Because it easier to turnout and take in the views and snap a bunch of pics. Incredible landscape, the ocean and if your lucky migrating whales.

Loved the tour! The views from the light station are spectacular and the information given by the docents is fascinating! Be aware, it's a three hour tour and you will walk up that hill! Wasn't bad though and my photos are amazing! I would do it again!

Take your time in big sur. enjoy the trails, look out over the ocean, look for whales..... Breath deeply

It is as good as the hype. Every time you turn. Corner there is another photo opportunity. There are plenty of stopping places along the way to get that all important short. The drive can be frustrating at times with those that chose to drive and take photographs at the same time but it's well worth the time to go see.

This is a part of the Big Sur spectacular 90 mile drive - a drive we make about once every year. It is a gorgeous drive, with best direction being north to south. The reason for this is that it is easier for the driver to make stops along the way at the turn off areas. (the other way - northern - you have to look out for traffic both ways.)The Point Sur State Historic Park is where the lighthouse is. We enjoy this as part of the longer road trip or a day trip from Carmel/Monterey. This state park area is about 19 miles south of Carmel.There are currently guided tours of the lighthouse on the week-ends.

Great place to go. Great views relaxing. camping clean campgrounds great sunsets miles of different beaches up in down the coast of Big Sur

Drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles is an amazing road trip. We overnighted in Carmel, Cambria and Santa Barbara and would have booked an extra night in S Barbara in hindsight. The road hugs the rugged coastline for most of the journey which means lots of hairpin bends but a new vista aound each turn. Lots of wildlife to see along the route and a plethora of golden eagles.There are plenty of pull offs to park and take photos and I would recommend the drive South as you are on the sea side of the road and you can pull over without crossing the highway.Try not to go in june as locally it is called the june gloom caused by warm air from the land meeting the cold ocean and forming fog or mist along the coastal strip. Temperatures can be 20 F lower than a couple of miles inland.

Driving down the Pacific Coast Highway, Point Sur beckoned me to explore! I checked the schedule and returned for the 2pm Saturday tour and was not disappointed. You line up on the west side of rt 1 about a half hour before the start of the tour... You will then get checked in by one of the tour leaders and drive to the base of the "rock". From there, it's a 3 hr tour of most of the structures on the Point, including the lighthouse, carpenters shop, barn, & keepers house. A lot of walking up steep hills, but the tour guides pace the tour so that it is not taxing. As wonderful a job as these volunteers have done to restore the structures on the Point, they need our support to continue the work! Bridges need replacing & the assistant keepers house needs restoration.A word of warning: dress warm. When I was there on Memorial Day weekend, the temps were in the 50's, overcast and extremely windy (about 50mph at the top of the lighthouse). When we asked our guide, John, about the weather, he told us that this was about an 8 on a scale of 1 to 10! In spite of that, the tour was fascinating and well worth time. The guides were very knowledgeable and helpful throughout!I want to go back for a moonlight tour!

If you are trying to decide about this drive, do it. The scenery, even from the road, is breath taking. The state parks or secluded beaches only add the enjoyment. Driving along Hwy 1 in Big Sur is a must. Or if you're up for it, the Big Sur Marathon every April is another amazing way to see the sights. Plan ahead because the availability of food, water, bathrooms and gas stations is highly variable.

This is a very beautiful Light Station in Big Sur about 25mins south of Carmel. There is only one tour on Saturdays at 10am and they limit the size to 40 people. I think there are only 2 days in which it is open to the public. At the advice of others I arrived at 9:30am and parked outside of the gate behind several other cars and waited for the park volunteers to let us in. It is 3hrs and everyone stays together as a group through out the entire tour.• They don't allow food or strollers and you pay $10-12 at the end of the tour up top at the gift shop. It can be a steep stroll up the hill along with some steps but most people who can make it because they stop multiple times along the way while providing history about the building and life of the place.• During the spring you can see whales close to the point along with sea lions. There are bathrooms at the base of the hill and at the top near the shop. • These volunteers are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history so you will receive a very detailed description of events and design.• Take a jacket because it can get chilly and can be very breezy. You will have a chance to go into the light house but it is not very tall compared with many East coast lighthouses.If you don't take the tour take time to drive through Big Sur to witness the beauty on the curvy seashore!http://pointsur.org