Certainly one of the most beautiful places in the world, Big Sur is a scenic masterpiece.
Unless you know the local spots, however, your sigh-seeing will be mostly confined to the guardrails of Highway 1. There are wonderful places to go here with tight, windy, hidden roads taking you down to fantastic beaches and restaurants.
Most people spend their time at Nepenthe because it is one of the better restaurants but mainly because it’s one of the few places you can actually FIND.
Gas up and be prepared to be amazed. If it’s foggy, come back the next day – its worth it.