Expect delays when driving to Big Sur from Monterey/Carmel due to work at the Rocky Creek Slip out area. There is a one lane section of highway here, with daytime flaggers.

Caltrans will implement a full overnight closure of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek, approximately 12 miles south of Carmel, on Sunday, July 27, to accommodate emergency repairs to a seawall beneath the highway. The closure will begin at 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, and the highway is scheduled to reopen by 6 a.m. on Monday, July 28.

 

NOTE: Highway 1 is CLOSED to all traffic, including vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, 5 miles south of Julia Pfeiffer Burns due to the landslide "Regents Slide." Please see the Highway 1 closure info and maps on our websites. There is currently no anticipated date for the full opening of Highway 1 at Regent's Slide.

Highway 1 remains closed between Esalen Institute and Lucia.

Visitors can now access Limekiln State Park for Day Use from the Cambria/San Simeon area. Limekiln State Park is open for limited day use. Please visit the website link on the right side of our page for more information.

Camping reservations can be made at www.reservecalifornia.com up to 6 months in advance.

Always check the area weather forecasts and road updates before visiting. NOAA Weather- Big Sur

For more information about USFS properties and current closures, please visit USFS - Los Padres National Forest - Big Sur

For current highway closures and conditions, please visit

CalTrans - Road Conditions Map

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