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Home » Travel » Bay Area » A Weekend in Big Sur, California

A Weekend in Big Sur, California

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A Weekend in Big Sur - Julia Pfeiffer Burns State ParkI finished a week of night shifts, which conveniently meant I was post-call on a Friday, leaving me with an almost three day weekend! The luxury!

Pat and I decided to sneak away to one of our favorite spots for a weekend in Big Sur. It’s becoming a regular escape from the city for us. Just 2.5 hours south of San Francisco on Highway 1, I think it’s one of the most beautiful places in the world.A Weekend in Big Sur, California - Bixby Bridge

There are tons of hikes to do in Big Sur, but my heart is always drawn to the coast. With the settling fog and majestic cliffs, and white peaks crashing against the shore, it’s a great place to admire the might of nature. We lucked out with a bit of fog and some sun – the best of both worlds.A Weekend in Big Sur, California - Highway 1One of my favorite sites in Big Sur is the historic Bixby Bridge. I don’t know what it is, but I’ve become way more appreciative of architecture since we moved to San Francisco. I think it has something to do with my undying devotion to the Golden Gate Bridge.A Weekend in Big Sur, California - Bixby Bridge

A Weekend in Big Sur, California - Bixby Bridge

We also stopped at the lovely Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. Even though it’s packed with tourists, it’s definitely worth the 5 minute walk to see the waterfall. The view below was previously the view from a house that perched on the cliffs before it was a state park. Can you imagine?A Weekend in Big Sur - Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

My skin doesn’t see much sunlight these days, so I stayed covered up with my sunhat and sunscreen. I have a new Satya Twena hat that I bought in a Kickstarter campaign that is perfect because it offers SPF protection and keeps its shape nicely when it’s stuffed away in a backpack. I can definitely see myself living in it for all my travels.A Weekend in Big Sur - Julia Pfeiffer Burns State ParkThis outfit that I’m wearing is great for camping because it packs up easily in a backpack, hides dirt and has layers to accommodate a variety of weather. Because it was a short trip, I just packed one set of clothes. Not very fashionable of me, but we were on a camping trip and I had to carry my things with me in a backpack! Needless to say, I was ready for a shower when we got home on Sunday!

Outfit Deets: Hat – Satya Twena // Shirt – Marine Layer // Dress – Thrifted (Similar – on sale!) // Leggings – Solow // Shoes – Bensimon // Watch – Suunto // Belt – Thrifted (Similar) // Sunnies – Ray-ban

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Like this post on Big Sur? Here are a few more:

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August 20, 2014  â€¢  Filed Under: Bay Area, Fashion, Travel 12 Comments

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  1. Nina @ Flowers in my Hair says

    August 20, 2014 at 9:20 am

    I never got there when I lived there!

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    • Kelly Egan says

      August 21, 2014 at 9:10 am

      No way! Definitely a reason to come visit!

      Reply
  2. Tiffany says

    August 21, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    Hi Kelly,

    Looks like such a fun escape! I haven’t gotten the chance to make it out there yet…crazy I know! Do you mind if I ask where you camped?

    xx, Tiffany

    http://www.SunshineDaydreamPhotography.com

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    • Kelly Egan says

      August 27, 2014 at 9:30 am

      Of course! We camped in Los Padres. You turn left on Nacimiento road and before the road takes its first left there is a little trail that you can hike in and pitch a tent anywhere along. Definitely recommend it!

      Reply
  3. Katie // lovely letters says

    August 21, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    That hat is too perfect! I need a wide brim too and this one is so cute!

    xx Katie
    lovely letters

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    • Kelly Egan says

      August 25, 2014 at 9:56 am

      Thanks Katie! I highly recommend Satya’s hats. Handmade in the USA!

      Reply
  4. Shikha @ Shikha la mode says

    August 22, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    LOVE your outfit. You know I grew up in California (and am in San Francisco now) and I STILL haven’t been to Big Sur!

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    • Kelly Egan says

      August 25, 2014 at 9:57 am

      Thank you so much Shikha! You definitely have to check out Big Sur, especially if you are so close! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says

    August 23, 2014 at 12:45 am

    Fancy hat:) You look pretty cute for only packing one outfit, miss fashionista!

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    • Kelly Egan says

      August 25, 2014 at 9:58 am

      Haha, thanks! I was definitely due for a shower once the weekend was over!

      Reply
  6. Kelly says

    August 31, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    Looks like such a fun trip! Love the pics and your pretty hat 🙂

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    • Kelly Egan says

      August 31, 2014 at 7:55 pm

      Thanks Kelly!

      Reply

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