Big Beauty, Big World, BIG SUR
You know the saying, ‘it’s such a small world!!!’, the go-to catch phrase that easily holds true in moments where you run into someone familiar in a place you wouldn’t at all expect to see them? Or when you meet someone new and realize that you’re connected to them through person x, who knows person y, who knows person z? Well, whenever I have the ability to escape to Big Sur, I feel the exact opposite of that coined phrase; somehow, I’m reminded that the world is big and infinite. Every view and stop along Big Sur offers an alternate reality to free your mind and calm your worries. There’s nothing like gazing out into an endless ocean where the sun flickers sprinkles of mother nature’s light. And yes, I know the ocean can have that impact in many places on this earth; however, to me, Big Sur is an evergreen masterpiece that heals, soothes, and medicates the soul. One of my favorite breathing techniques as I gaze out into the ocean is to simply zone out, breathe, and soak up the moment until I snap into feeling a ‘this is a dream’ vibe. When it hits, it hits, and you’ll know it. You can achieve it too - all you have to do is pause.and.breathe.
Here are some of my must-see go-to stops I recommend for your central coast escapade.
Restaurants:
Sights/Parks/Hikes:
Bixby Bridge (landmark + photo-op)
McWay Falls (waterfall + photo-op)
Big Sur River Gorge (waterfall + walk/hike in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park)
Big hug,
J9
