You heard that Highway 1 into Big Sur from the Bay Area is finally open again, and you’re excited about a summer trip. You want to go camping on that stunning coastline or among the redwoods, but ...

Fog floating through the redwoods and ridges at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. - Kyle J Little/Shutterstock Anyone who's planned a trip to Big Sur knows that securing a camping spot is a task and a half ...

Head to one of California's five best beach campgrounds this winter for fewer crowds, easier reservations, whale watching, and oceanfront sites.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is one of the best and most affordable outdoorsy getaways in the U.S., according to a new list. Brian Baer Courtesy of California State Parks, 2025 Dreaming of an outdoorsy ...