Eco Guide to Big Sur
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Song Bird Banding
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New Condor Photos


Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Trail Map



Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Big Sur Lodge, the complete Big Sur experience


For hiking and other general information about the area, visit Big Sur Station. Regional offices for California State Parks, Los Padres National Forest and CalTrans are located here. You can park here for back country hikes, get campfire permits, and several trailheads are close by. Telephone 831 667 2315


Big Sur Station


Big Sur International Marathon

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Wildlife in San Simeon

Once thought extinct, Elephant Seals have made a resounding comeback. Go the to scene of some real wildlife excitement. Hearst would have loved it, right there in his front yard!

 

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