Along the rugged coastline of California’s iconic Big Sur region lies McWay Falls, a stunning waterfall cascading onto a pristine beach that has long been a magnet for anyone traveling on Highway 1.

A great option for those who don't want to work up a sweat on the trails but want to experience Big Sur's beauty from outside the car is Sand Dollar Beach ... up to waterfalls, along miles ...

Seek the same raw beauty and seclusion of Big Sur ... is so small, one minute you could be browsing locally-made crafts at a roadside stand, and the next you're standing on a deserted beach ...