Big Sur: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

News •

From Big Sur to Santa Cruz, California is fortifying its coast for El Niño winter • Nov. 7, 2026, 7:00 AM ET (San Francisco Chronicle)

Warning issued for sneaker waves, rip currents on California coast. What to know • Nov. 3, 2026, 6:03 PM ET (The Sacramento Bee)

Beach hazards statement active for Northern California Monday and Tuesday • Oct. 31, 2026, 9:23 PM ET (The Sacramento Bee)

UPDATE: Coastal flood advisory issued for Northern California until Sunday evening • Oct. 23, 2026, 3:50 PM ET (The Sacramento Bee)

California’s rainy season to arrive with flood threat, tornado risk and Sierra snow • Oct. 20, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (San Francisco Chronicle)

Photos

Bixby Bridge, Big Sur, California.

Steep, rugged cliffs of Big Sur, California, descend to the Pacific Ocean with mist rising along the dramatic coastline.

Bixby Bridge spans a rugged cliff along the Big Sur coastline in California, with turquoise ocean water below and green hills and mountains in the background.

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