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Big Sur Attractions
Henry Miller Library
Big Sur, CA 93920 USA Phone: (831) 667-2574
Henry Miller Library is s. on SR 1. The library is in the former home of author Henry Miller's longtime friend, Emil White, in a meadow surrounded by redwood trees. Miller, a Big Sur resident 1944-62, wrote several works while living along the rugged Pacific coast. The library staff serve as docents, showing visitors Miller's works, a collection of his artwork and videos about the writer.
Concerts, workshops and art exhibits take place on the library's grounds. Allow 1 hour minimum.
Admission: Donations
Attraction Type: Libraries, Archives; Historic documents/manuscripts/rare books
Hours: Wed.-Mon. 11-6, June-Oct.; Thurs.-Sun. 11-6, rest of year. Phone ahead to confirm dates of events
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
SR 1 & Pfeiffer Ridge Rd.
Big Sur, CA 93920 USA Phone: (831) 667-2315
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, s. on SR 1, covers 964 acres of coastal redwood and chaparral on the Big Sur River. Visitors can see groves of redwood trees while traversing the hiking trails within the park. Rangers conduct naturalist and campfire programs Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Year-round overnight camping is permitted.
Admission: Day use fee per private vehicle $8; over 61, $7 per private vehicle
Attraction Type: Trails-Winter Recreation; Parks, city/state/provincial; Trails-Summer Recreation
Hours: Park open daily 8-dusk. Hours may vary; phone ahead
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