Big Sur Road Conditions
Pacific Coast Highway - Big Sur
From the North: You can access Big Sur from the north travelling south all the way until Lime Creek.
From the South: You can access Big Sur from the south travelling north until just before Vincent Creek Bridge.
Pacific Coast Highway 1 is temporarily closed just south of the Esalen Institute and will remain there until Caltrans completes repairs at Regent's Slide. The northern turnaround point on Highway 1 will remain at Lime Creek at PM 32.1.
With the reopening of Paul's Slide, the southern turnaround point on Highway 1, will move north to PM 25.3, just south of the Vicente Creek Bridge. The turnaround location offers travelers both a clear line of sight on approach and ample space for large vehicles to maneuver in and turn around.
Also, normal routine maintenance road work is being done and can cause small delays. As always be respectful and drive safely.
Updated: 12/4/24
CHP Traffic Incident Information Page: http://cad.chp.ca.gov
Caltrans QuickMap is a helpful resource when looking for road closures.
Caltrans also is providing a QuickMap Mobile for when you're on the road which is very handy when you're road tripping.
Monterey County Road Closures
California Department of Transportation
Current Big Sur road closures
Here are some tips for traveling like a Big Sur expert:
Take the Big Sur Pledge: Vow to be a responsible traveler and take the Big Sur Pledge.
Preload maps ahead of time: Cell phone reception and data are limited and mostly non-existence along Highway 1.
Visit during the best time: The best time to visit Big Sur is from September to November when there are more than 300 days of sunshine per year.
Take a ton of photos: Leave plenty of extra time to snap memorable photos along your journey. Use caution and safely use the parking pullouts on Highway 1 to capture epic snapshots of the Big Sur coastline. Don't forget to share you pics using #bigsurcalifornia and tag us @bigsurcalifornia
Please stay on the hiking trails and follow the signage: This is important not only for your safety but also for habitat restoration.
Watch Out!: Poison oak is a toxic plant that is commonly found in Big Sur. It can cause skin irritation and rashes when it comes into contact with your skin or clothing. The plant’s oil can also be spread by pets or equipment that have come into contact with it. If you do come into contact with poison oak, it’s important to wash the affected area immediately with cool water and soap to remove as much of the oil as possible. Poison oak leaves have a distinctive triple leaf pattern with prominent veins and a shiny surface. During the summer and fall, the leaves may turn reddish in color. To avoid getting a rash from poison oak, try to stay away from this plant.
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