Driving & Destinations Along Highway 1 - Hiking and Backpacking Big Sur - page 43

SIERRA MAR RESTAURANT 28 miles south of Carmel, [phone], postranch-
inn.com . At Post Ranch, this restaurant offers gourmet and eclectic California cuisine
with a spectacular ocean view. Reservations required.
NEPENTHE 29 miles south of Carmel, [phone], nepenthebigsur.com . Elegant
dining in a rustic setting that overlooks 40 miles of incredibly scenic coastline.
CAFÉ KEVAH 29 miles south of Carmel, [phone], nepenthebigsur.com . Just be-
low Nepenthe, this café offers brunch and lunch on an outdoor terrace.
WILD COAST RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR At Treebones Resort, 37 miles south of
Big Sur and 23 miles north of San Simeon, (831) 877) 424-4787, treebonesresort.com .
Along with yurts and campsites, Treebones Resort features the Wild Coast Restaurant
and Sushi Bar, which focuses on sustainably harvested local food.
WHALE WATCHER CAFE 25 miles north of Hearst Castle and 69 miles south of
Carmel, [phone], gordaspringsresort.com . At Gorda Springs Resort, this res-
taurant offers California cuisine and delicious homemade desserts, with spectacular
ocean views.
RAGGED POINT RESTAURANT 14 miles north of Hearst Castle and 80 miles south
of Carmel, [phone], raggedpointinn.net . California cuisine, with ocean and
mountain views.
Art Galleries
HEARTBEAT GIFT GALLERY 24 miles south of Carmel, [phone], heartbeatbig-
sur.com . Adjacent to the Big Sur River Inn, this gallery offers art, jewelry, and col-
lectibles from local artists and from around the world.
LOCAL COLOR 24 miles south of Carmel, [phone], bigsurlocalcolor.com .
Home to the Central Coast Artisan Gallery, where talented local artists display hand-
made goods.
STUDIO ONE 24 miles south of Carmel, [phone]. Owned by the Big Sur Arts
Initiative, a local nonprofit arts enrichment organization. In addition to the gallery, the
initiative provides teaching space for art classes, workshops, and seminars.
THE GARDEN GALLERY 27 miles south of Carmel, [phone]. The gallery offers
local art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, and herbal products.