We had a wonderful time visiting Big Sur last summer, and decided that we should check it out again in the wintertime. So on a sunny day just days before the New Year’s, my family drove down Highway 1 towards Big Sur. We stopped at many of the vista points along the highway to enjoy the breathtaking Big Sur coastal sceneries, and noticed we were not the only ones who had hard time putting our camera down. The Big Sur dramatic sights have a mysterious power causing people to want to keep the moments in their hearts forever.

Here are some of the things we did that day that we would like to share with you:

Stunning coastal sceneries along Highway 1 Big Sur River Inn Delightful creek side dinning Creek side lodging Relax by sitting in a bent willow chair in the creek Outdoor Pool Perfect for family with kids Lucia Lodge and Restaurant Cliff-side cabins Ocean-view deck dining Seaside picnic area New Camaldoli Hermitag Magnificent panoramic ocean view Burnt landscape reminders of 2008 summer fire Camaldolese Benedictine monks Retreats Delicious Brandy-dipped fruitcakes and date-nut cakes Gift shop Services: Vigils, Lauds, Vespers, Eucharist Chanting Unusual Eucharist Chapel with unique Sanctuary Hiking trails Horseback riding at Molera Horseback Tours The McWays Fall at Julia Pheiffer Burns State Park Point Sur Lighthouse Scheduled guided tours Next Step: Check Hotels.com for rates in the Big Sur/Monterey Area.