Located just over 140 miles from the city of San Francisco, the Big Sur is one of the most popular weekend getaways for nature lovers, thanks to its ever charming landscape. With its unparalleled combination of rolling hills and a clear blue sea, the views from this place make for picture frames that can remain in the memory of a traveller for a very long time. With a redwood grove and an 80-foot waterfall as some of the biggest highlights, Big Sur offers ample of opportunities to travellers who like to explore a place by hiking around. For those who are looking to spend a night under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of nature, the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park makes for an amazing campsite.