25 Things to do near Big Sur, CA
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Big Sur Area
Big Sur, California
9.0 miles SEAt the heart of wild Big Sur, the Big Sur River runs through Pfeiffer-Big Sur State Park with several freshwater swimming holes just before it meets the Pacific — plus hot springs and ocean swimming nearby.
Swim
Buckeye Travertine
Big Sur, California
9.0 miles SETwo hot springs and a cold creek in close proximity to each other in Big Sur — a clothing-optional combo soak-and-cool spot in the California wilderness.
Swim
Carmel Middle School
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
12.7 miles NA short, pleasant layout around the perimeter of athletic fields with oaks, cypresses, and pines coming into play — open to the public on weekends and after 3 pm on weekdays.
Disc Golf
Ryan Ranch Disc Golf Course
Monterey, California
15.4 miles NOpen oak-lined fairways meet tight wooded holes with great elevation changes — distance, wind, topography, and tight placements combine to challenge every skill level at this free Monterey course.
Disc Golf
Don Dahvee Open Space
Monterey, California
16.1 miles NAn open meadow disc golf course with tree-lined fairways in a park setting — bring a map, and watch for abundant poison oak along the way.
Disc Golf
El Estero Skatepark
Monterey, California
16.5 miles NSkateboard near Monterey, California
Skateboard
Cypress Community Church
Salinas, California
16.9 miles NEAn intermediate disc golf course with significant elevation change, wide-open terrain, and scattered trees — ask at the office or bring a map to navigate at Cypress Community Church.
Disc Golf
Old Sawmill
Pacific Grove, California
16.9 miles NA long, stunning private disc golf course near Pacific Grove with wooded and open fairways, ocean views to Santa Cruz, and a final hole over 845 feet — first-timers need a local guide.
Disc Golf
CSUMB Oaks Disc Golf Course
Seaside, California
20.3 miles NThe southern CSUMB course offers good variety with heavy woods, open areas, and spectacular views — note that all native vegetation includes poison oak, so dress accordingly.
Disc Golf
CSUMB Cypress Disc Golf Course
Seaside, California
20.4 miles NThe northern and oldest disc golf course on the CSUMB campus in Seaside — a free round at one of California's collegiate layouts.
Disc Golf
CSU Monterey Bay
Marina, California
22.4 miles NA fun, long course with three sets of tees at CSU Monterey Bay — monthly events on the third Saturday, disc sales nearby, and restrooms available on weekdays.
Disc Golf
The Stadium Course at Natividad Creek Park
Salinas, California
27.2 miles NEA medium-length disc golf course built on stadium-style terrain in Salinas, with fairways that curve both left and right and elevation that creates natural viewing areas for tournaments.
Disc Golf 0.2 mi
Willow Creek Picnic Area
Big Sur, California
39.2 miles SEA coastal Big Sur pebble beach framed by black jagged cliffs and aqua ocean views — described as 'one of California's treasures,' with parking on the cliff for $10 and toilets on site.
Hike, Swim
Pinto Lake Disc Golf Course
Watsonville, California
42.0 miles NA secluded disc golf course carved through heavily wooded forest, a canyon, and a creekside hillside leading out to a lake — one of California's more immersive free layouts.
Disc Golf
Hollister Skate Park
Hollister, California
42.3 miles NEA small but fun cement skatepark in Hollister with 3- to 5-foot bowls, open layout, and a laid-back local scene — BMX riders are welcome too.
Skateboard 0.1-0.9 mi
Natural Bridges State Park / Monarch Butterfly Trail
Santa Cruz, California
42.3 miles NA coastal California trail where Monarch butterflies blanket eucalyptus trees from mid-October to mid-February, leading to a sandy beach with a dramatic rock arch and stunning sunsets.
Hike
Derby Skatepark
Santa Cruz, California
42.3 miles NSkateboard near Santa Cruz, California
Skateboard
Aptos High School Disc Golf Course
Aptos, California
42.5 miles NA good mix of disc golf shots across a California high school campus and surrounding wooded area in Aptos — watch for poison oak and ticks, and open to the public after 4pm on school days.
Disc Golf
Fun Spot Skate Park
Santa Cruz, California
42.6 miles NSanta Cruz's Ken Wormhoudt Skate Park (the old “Fun Spot”) is a sculptural Zach Wormhoudt park starring a 17-foot full pipe and flowing bowls.
Skateboard
Mike Fox Skate Park
Santa Cruz, California
42.9 miles NA public skate park open 9 a.m. to sunset, requiring helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, and composite wheels — no metal wheels, bicycles, or scooters allowed.
Skateboard
