For that reason, I highly recommend spending the night in Big Sur during your road trip down the California coast. If you have more time to spare, two nights in Big Sur would be even better!
Heavy rain and mudslides shut down parts of the scenic highway into Big Sur, Calif., isolating a community of 500. While the closures are taking an economic toll during peak tourism season ...
Winter, especially December, is another good time to visit Big Sur for those looking to snag a deal on lodging. But these cheaper prices coincide with the rainy season and often road closures.