Ragged Point (Gateway to Big Sur overlook)

California

TypeOutdoors
CategoryScenic Overlooks

Cliffs drop 400 feet straight into the Pacific at the "Million Dollar View" — the southern bookend of the whole Big Sur drive, where the road climbs back onto the coastal shelf after 20 miles of open, empty highway from San Simeon. A blufftop nature trail loops the point past a small waterfall to a black-sand cove below.

The corridor's clean southern bookend, seven miles north of the Piedras Blancas elephant seals — gives Roamward a 'where Big Sur officially starts' checkin distinct from Hearst Castle (already featured) and sets up the drive north. Free blufftop nature trail, no ticket required for the view itself.

Hours, admission, and access change — confirm with the official source before you plan the detour.

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