visit big sur responsibly

As you head north from the LA urban center, Cambria is a tiny town that marks the beginning of the coastal leg of your drive. We recommend Soto's True Earth Market for their plant based pesto grilled cheese.

Ragged Point has epic vistas and a world famous sculpture welcoming you to Big Sur so make sure you get food, photos and stretch your legs a little. Gorda, 23 miles north, is the last town for 56 miles if you're coming from the south. 

Big Sur is 56 miles north of Gorda. There are gas stations and a Tesla charging station so relax, enjoy and check out the myriad of magical places to dine and get drinks. See the link below for more on each restaurant and cafe. Welcome!!

On the north side of Big Sur just south of Monterey, Carmel has some of the best dog friendly beaches and art galleries on earth. Vegan option(s) and a quaint village atmosphere will make you smile.

California's historical Cannery Row is home to one of our top recommendations, El Cantaro, the ONLY 100% vegan restaurant in the area. Monterey has a lot of vegan attractions, from farmers markets to overwintering Monarch butterflies. 

See restaurants & cafes up close, with photos, reviews, menu items and editor's favorite picks. We'll also add to the blog with more detailed posts as we dine at more locations. For now, click Below...