October 13, 2005 October 14, 2005 Drive down the Big Sur Coast Highway to San Luis Obispo Take Big Sur Coast Highway (Route 1) from Monterey to Pacific Coas Highway (Route 1) Depart for <a href="destination.jsp?name=las_vegas">Las Vegas</a> The byway, on it's Northern end, starts in Carmel. The following are points of interest, moving North to South<br/> <center><img src="big_sur.gif"/></center><br/> The byway, on it's Northern end, starts in Carmel. The following are points of interest, moving North to South Historic Bixby Bridge Point Sur State Historic Park, home to the historic Point Sur Light House. The Big Sur area, consisting of several inns, restaurants, and other shops scattered along the corridor. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Limekiln State Parks City of Lucia, consisting of a restaurant and small motel Alder Creek Botanical area Southern Redwood Botanical area Los Padres National Forest Ragged Point, has incredible views in every direction, and features a restaurant, gas station, and hotel Santa Lucia's sheer cliffs Piedras Blancas Lighthouse Hearst Castle (may require appointment) <a href="http://www.nepenthebigsur.com">Nepenthe Restaurant</a> - great place for lunch, view is fantastic, outdoor fireplace