Summary
Five of the six fountains can still be enjoyed- especially after the first few good rains have them flowing. From north to south, they include [Elmer S. Rigdon] (at the 26 mile marker), Big Redwood (between Rigdon and Lucia, at marker 23), Lucia (just south of Limekiln at marker 19), Willow Creek (11.7, just north of Willow Creek Bridge) and Soda Springs (3.8 marker).
A rewarding Big Sur adventure can be had simply by driving south and stopping to explore beneath each bridge. Under many of Highway l's beautiful bridges, including the South Coast span at mile marker 11.2, lie creeks or rivers. The right rivers reveal hundreds of crawdads fond of the shade and fresh water; the tasty crawdad flavor can resemble lobster when cooked correctly, and catching them is legal. Visitors should avoid catching babies and limiting their catch to help keep the populations healthy for return trips.Before the construction of the Bixby Bridge, this was the only way south. The dirt road twists from just north of the Bixby Bridge at mile marker 59.8 south to its opening across the street from the entrance of Andrew Molerà (mile marker 51.2). Today the iconic bridge serves as a major convenience to drivers on a deadline, but the Old Coast Road is a classic Big Sur diversion for those who seek a good drive and have time to meander. The 10-mile winding road opens for glimpses of the Pacific, reaches an elevation of 2,000 feet and then leads back down toward the ocean.See the full content of this document
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When asked, real Big Sur locals will almost always report no, they do not know of any secret spots to enjoy around their domain. The less shy among them may openly laugh at that sort of question.
Fortunately, genuine Big Sur experiences that carry all the...See the full content of this document
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