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Best Time to Visit Big Sur without Crowds

Bodhi Larsen 10/15/2026 2:56am

Just got back from a solo trip down Big Sur and was wondering if anyone else has some tips on avoiding the crowds in mid-summer. I went at the beginning of August and while it was still pretty beautiful, the Highway 1 traffic was getting ridiculous. Has anyone found a sweet spot to visit without all the tourists?

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