Big Sur is a rugged, generally undeveloped stretch of land between Monterey in the north and the Hearst Castle, near Cambria, in the south. U.S. Highway 1 follows the coastline, often following the edge of high cliffs that drop down to the rocky Pacific Coast. It is one of the best scenic drives I've been on, although don't plan on taking it in a hurry - the winding narrow road offers few opportunities to pass (I found myself in a line of cars traveling 20 miles below the speed limit for over 40 miles because of the ... (more)