One of the world's most unforgettable stretches of coastline, the Big Sur on Highway 1 offers rolling hills followed by jagged cliffs that tumble into the ocean, and a road that meanders and hugs the very edges. With plenty of pullovers to break and take in breath-taking views of the Pacific Ocean you can rest by the photo worthy Bixby Bridge, look down and scan the swells for migrating whales or sea otters and stop off at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, where a spectacular 80-foot waterfall plunges into the ocean. For the ultimate stay on the magical Big Sur overnight in one of the nearby luxurious lodges.