Are There Redwoods in Big Sur? (& The Best Places to See Them)
WEBBig Sur is home to the Coast Redwoods, a species under the Sequoia genus, within the family of cypress. The redwoods found in Big Sur (Sequoia sempervirens) are commonly also called coast or coastal redwoods because they’re only found along the coast from Central California up to Southern Oregon.
Redwood Trees in Big Sur California
WEBAncient Redwood Trees thrive along the Big Sur California coast. Also known as Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), grows in a narrow strip along the coast of California from the extreme southwestern corner of Oregon to 150 miles south of San Francisco in the Soda Springs drainage of Big Sur.
24 Big Sur Attractions You Must Not Miss (2024 Guide to …
WEBJun 11, 2024 · With towering coast redwoods (the furthest south you can find them in California!), pristine coves and beaches, epic hiking trails, bubbling creeks and rivers, picturesque waterfalls, and a historic lighthouse, Big Sur is well worth visiting on any trip to the California coast.
Southern Redwood Botanical Area - Wikipedia
WEBThe Southern Redwood Botanical Area (also known as Southern Redwood Special Interest Area) is a 17 acres (6.9 ha) ecological preserve in the southern region of Big Sur in Monterey County, California, just north of the national forest's Salmon Creek trailhead. [1]
The Allure of Big Sur | Save the Redwoods League
WEBLife is a journey, not a destination. That’s Big Sur—a journey, the quintessential scenic route. Named for the pioneer family that conveyed to the state of California a key piece of land here, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is home to …
California Coastal Redwood Parks - California State Parks
WEBCoast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) have inspired human beings since the dawn of time. Celebrated the world over, redwoods stretch from Humboldt County’s vast alluvial plains to the fog shrouded valleys of the Big Sur Coast.
Big Sur Towering Redwoods & Stunning Wonders
WEBApr 14, 2021 · Hike through the towering redwoods and fern canyons in Big Sur to see wildlife, waterfalls, and amazing tall redwood trees. The winding picturesque road offers views of beautiful bridges and coastal cliffs filled with wildflowers, ancient Redwoods, and cypress trees will leave you speechless.
Big Sur - Redwood Hikes
WEBBig Sur has some of California’s best scenery and can be an incredibly rewarding place to hike. It’s known for its rugged mountains and rocky coast, but the bottoms of its steep canyons have some surprisingly lush, scenic redwood …
The Ewoldsen Trail - Redwood Hikes
WEBIn just 5 miles, this remarkable loop manages to pack in a bit of everything that makes Big Sur great: lush redwood groves, crystal-clear streams, a challenging climb up a picturesque and forbiddingly steep canyon, and spectacular ocean and mountain views.
Big Sur's Redwood Trees - Backpacker
WEBFeb 1, 1998 · Redwoods crowd ocean-facing canyons, attaining their usual magnificence at elevations up to 3,500 feet. Massive and exotic-looking red-barked madrone impart an almost tropical ambiance wherever they grow, and the spire-like crowns of the endemic and rare Santa Lucia fir soar above the surrounding live oak forests on certain high ridges.