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mended in summer; first come, first served October 1-March 14). On a plateau over-
looking the Pacific, this campground includes showers and RV sites (no hookups).
WASHBURN CAMPGROUND
Within San Simeon State Park, 5 miles south of San
Simeon, (800) 444-7275,
parks.ca.gov
(68 sites, $22/night; reservations recommen-
ded in summer; no showers). This campground lies a mile inland on a plateau over-
looking the Santa Lucia Range.
Restaurants & Cafés
ROCKY POINT RESTAURANT
10 miles south of Carmel, (831) 624-2933,
rockypoint-
restaurant.com
. Promises spectacular coastal views from all tables.
BIG SUR RIVER INN
24 miles south of Carmel, (831) 667-2700 or (800) 548-3610,
big-
surriverinn.com
. Offers patio and indoor dining on the banks of the Big Sur River.
Live entertainment on Sunday afternoons.
BIG SUR VILLAGE PUB
24 miles south of Carmel, (831) 667-2355. In the Village
Shops, the pub features specialty beers and a pub-style menu.
REDWOOD GRILL
25 miles south of Carmel, (831) 667-2129,
fernwoodbigsur.com
.
Serving buffalo burgers, salmon burgers, hamburgers, and veggie burgers in the shade
of redwoods.
BIG SUR LODGE RESTAURANT & ESPRESSO HOUSE
26 miles south of Carmel, (831)
667-3100,
bigsurlodge.com
. Indoor and patio dining beneath the redwoods along the
Big Sur River.
BIG SUR DELI
27 miles south of Carmel, (831) 667-2225,
bigsurdeli.com
. Known for
reasonable prices, Big Sur Deli offers sandwiches, tacos, salads, and desserts at the
deli, as well as groceries, camping supplies, and a gift shop.
BIG SUR BAKERY & RESTAURANT
28 miles south of Carmel, (831) 667-0520,
big-
surbakery.com
. Fresh pastries, breads, and pizza baked daily in a wood-fire oven, with
sweeping views of the Big Sur River gorge.
CIELO
28 miles south of Carmel, (831) 667-2331 or (800) 628-6500,
ventanainn.com
.
At Ventana Inn, this restaurant offers elegant dining, seasonal ingredients, and
50-mile vistas from the outdoor terrace.