Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
HAWTHORNE GALLERY
28 miles south of Carmel, (831) 667-3200,
hawthornegal-
lery.com
. Represents local artists, featuring painting and sculpture in granite, wood,
steel, bronze, glass, and ceramics.
THE PHOENIX SHOP
29 miles south of Carmel, (831) 667-2347,
nepenthebigsur.com
.
At Nepenthe, this shop offers a collection of gifts, books, jewelry, and clothing.
HENRY MILLER LIBRARY
30 miles south of Carmel, (831) 667-2574,
henrymiller.org
.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to the works of the American author, artist, and
Big Sur resident Henry Miller. The gallery offers a wide assortment of art and fine
and rare topics.
COAST GALLERY BIG SUR
33 miles south of Carmel, (831) 667-2301,
coastgaller-
ies.com
. A historic showplace for local artists and coastal craftsmen, featuring an art
gallery, candle studio, and boutique.
Automotive Services
CHEVRON
3645 Rio Road, Carmel, (831) 624-7764. Open 6 a.m.-midnight; gas only.
CHEVRON CARMEL TOWING & GARAGE
4th Avenue and Junipero Avenue, Carmel,
(831) 624-3827, carmeltow@redshift.com. Offers 24-hour towing and full-service re-
pairs. Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
BIG SUR GARAGE & TOWING
24 miles south of Carmel, (831) 667-2181. Offers
24-hour services: towing, tires, auto repair, and lockouts.
GORDA SPRINGS RESORT, RESTAURANT, STORE & GAS STATION
25 miles north of
Hearst Castle and 69 miles south of Carmel, (805) 927-3918,
gordaspringsresort.com
.
Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
RAGGED POINT INN RESORT & GAS STATION
14 miles north of Hearst Castle and 80
miles south of Carmel, (805) 927-4502,
raggedpointinn.com
. Open 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; gas
only.
CAMBRIA TOWING
4363 Bridge Street, Cambria, (805) 927-4357. Offers 24-hour ser-
vices: lockouts and tires.
Events
April. Voted best marathon in North America.