Big Sur 2022 | A Quick Overnight Coast Camping Trip

Overview

This was a simple two-day, one-night Big Sur camping trip. The pace was relaxed: walk around the campground, play near the water, look at the ocean, and keep the whole weekend low pressure.

The hardest part was not the route. It was the campsite. Big Sur campsites are famously hard to book, and luckily a friend got one for the group.

Day 1 | Campground Start And A Slow Forest Evening

After arriving at the campground, we slowed everything down: wandered under the trees, took photos, and set up for an easy camp evening.

Dinner was simple, but that is exactly why camping works. A little food, a fire, and the forest around us were enough to make the night feel like a real break.

Day 2 | Ocean Views, Water Play, And Big Sur Prices

The second day was mostly about the coast. We drove along the ocean, stopped for views of the Pacific and the rocks, and let the kids play near the water.

Two very practical memories also stuck:

1. Gas in Big Sur is painfully expensive.
2. An older man at the gas station casually asked if I wanted marijuana, which was not on the itinerary.

Takeaways

1. One overnight is not tiring and works well as a short change of scenery.
2. The best parts are the coast views and the campground mood.
3. If we come again, I would book the campsite far ahead and mentally prepare for the gas price.