[…]you drive, plenty of turnoffs offer moments for taking in the region’s grandeur. As you drive to Ragged Point, you will feel like a star in your own private car commercial on Highway 1. Spend an hour, a day or a week at Ragged Point Inn. Originally an outpost of […]
[…]car and hit the road: Ragged Point’s many-splendored delights are waiting to be explored now. #raggedPoint Connect with Ragged Point on Highway 1 Official travel map and social media for Ragged Point on Highway […]
[…]feet in elevation. Like so many attractions along this stretch of Highway 1, hiking San Simeon and Ragged Point is easy with wide open, uncrowded trails. Pull off the road for a quick stroll or plan to take an entire day on one trail alone. Whichever option you choose, it’s […]
[…]Take your time walking up and down the ocean’s edge, enjoying the breezes and scenery. Ragged Point Ragged Point itself is an absolute can’t-miss for anyone cruising Highway 1. The cliffs tower 400 feet above the impossibly blue Pacific Ocean, and you can almost see forever. Whether you’re just stopping […]
[…]Relaxation in San Simeon & Ragged Point Day Spa and Massage from San Simeon to Ragged Point Enjoy three incredible Highway 1 spa locations tucked along the gorgeous coastal expanse from San Simeon in the south to Ragged Point and the Gateway to Big Sur to the north. Surrounded by […]
[…]your Highway 1 ride a success. Check out Cycle Central Coast, a guide to various routes between Ragged Point and San Simeon that local cyclists know and love. CCC makes it easy to choose the right ride for you, with elevation gain, mileage, terrain and maps for each route. Itineraries […]
[…]Point Beach Despite its name, this actually isn’t the beach beneath Ragged Point Inn. (That’s Black’s Beach, or sometimes called Young’s Creek Beach, a favorite for waterfall-chasers, and a steep walk down from the inn.) The Ragged Point Beach trailhead lies seven miles north of Piedras Blancas, and 1.8 miles […]
[…]donation opportunities that protect wildlife, habitat, and cultural heritage sites. Ragged Point Ragged Point is dubbed the “Million Dollar View,” and for good reason. Towering 400 feet above the Pacific Ocean, the view from Ragged Point reveals miles of deep-blue ocean, and waves crashing on remote and pristine beaches. Ragged […]
[…]Point Restaurant Ragged Point Restaurant serves farm-to-fork cuisine paired with a million-dollar ocean view on Highway 1. Attached to the iconic Ragged Point Inn, this historic property has served deliciously fresh fare alongside local wine and beer for decades. Dine inside with spacious, glass-walled views of the Pacific Ocean below, […]
[…]Though rural in nature and tucked along the scenic CA Highway 1 coastal drive, San Simeon and Ragged Point offer must-see history, culture, hiking and lots of curb appeal. Don’t let your summer slip away without experiencing these Must-See Spots in San Simeon and Ragged Point. Grab your cameras, pack the car and enjoy! […]
[…]dramatic coastline, mild weather and rugged scenery, San Simeon and Ragged Point offer a beautiful backdrop for your fishing trip. Look for a wide variety of fishing opportunities here, including pier fishing, rock fishing, surf fishing, deep sea fishing and kayak fishing. Yet for all the variety this stretch of […]
[…]the bluff’s edge look for a steep trail called the Black Swift Falls Trail which begins at the Ragged Point Inn and Resort on the southern Big Sur Coast. One of the most epic hikes (for experienced hikers) in San Luis Obispo County, the Black Swift Falls Trail is simply […]
[…]quiet spot along the Pacific Ocean has some of the best views anywhere in California. Location Ragged Point is the southern boundary to the Big Sur coastline along Highway 1. This portion of the area is so scenic it’s often used as the backdrop for car commercials. But we recommend […]
At the Gateway to Big Sur stands Ragged Point Restaurant, attached to the famous Ragged Point Inn. The restaurant shares many of the inn’s most unique attributes: outrageously beautiful cliffside views, and easy access directly from Highway 1. This is coastal California, untouched and unspoiled. The restaurant at Ragged Point […]
[…]San Simeon & Ragged Point Parks Hearst San Simeon State Park Established in 1932, the Hearst San Simeon State Park comprises 3,409 acres between Cambria and San Simeon on the coast. It is one of the oldest state parks, boasting some of the most spellbinding scenery, from coastal promontories to […]
[…]Point Travel north of San Simeon on Highway 1, and the landscape shifts from coastal plans to the unmistakably rugged grandeur of Big Sur. That change occurs at the small cliffside village of Ragged Point, also known as “The Gateway to Big Sur.” The best of SLO CAL and Big […]
[…]donate to the Lighthouse Keepers to join the conservation effort. For more information, visit The Point San Luis […]
[…]Romaldo Pacheco of San Luis Obispo introduced a bill in 1877 to build a lighthouse at Point San Luis. Construction would not commence until 1889. By 1890 whaling vessels, cargo ships, tankers and fishing boats were all guided around the treacherous point into the safe harbor. Until 1933 the Lighthouse […]
[…]are on Wednesdays and Saturdays year round. Reservation Needed: Yes, tickets can be purchased at PointSanLuisLighthouse.org The Point San Luis Lighthouse was purchased from the Federal Government by the Port San Luis Harbor District in 1992. In 1995, the Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers non-profit was formed, made up of a […]
