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Touring Lucia in United States
Lucia in the region of California is a city located in United States - some 2,425 mi or ( 3903 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Time in Lucia is now 05:24 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " America/Los Angeles " with a UTC offset of -7 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Gorda, Hollister, LA, Oakland, and Plaskett. Being here already, consider visiting Gorda . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Lucia ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Big Sur Drive on the PCH Northbound: Limekiln St. Park to Big Creek Bridge
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Interesting facts about this location
Big Sur
Big Sur is a sparsely populated region of the Central Coast of California where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the Pacific Ocean. The name "Big Sur" is derived from the original Spanish-language "el sur grande", meaning "the big south", or from "el país grande del sur", "the big country of the south", referring to its location south of the Monterey Peninsula. The terrain offers stunning views, making Big Sur a popular tourist destination.
Located at 36.11 -121.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
John Little State Natural Reserve
John Little State Natural Reserve is a state park unit of California, United States, protecting a section of steep, rugged cliffs on the Big Sur coast. The reserve flanks the mouth of Lime Creek and contains the 1917 cabin of Elizabeth K. Livermore, an early conservationist. It is located in Monterey County between California State Route 1 and the Pacific Ocean. The 21-acre park was established in 1953.
Located at 36.12 -121.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Esalen Institute
Esalen Institute, commonly just called Esalen, is a residential community and retreat center in Big Sur, California, which focuses upon humanistic alternative education. Esalen is a nonprofit organization devoted to activities such as personal growth, meditation, massage, Gestalt, yoga, psychology, ecology, spirituality, and organic food.
Located at 36.13 -121.64 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Ponderosa Campground
Ponderosa Campground is a United States Forest Service campground in the high country of Big Sur, on the central coast of California in the Los Padres National Forest. The campground has 23 sites set in a high valley adjacent to the Nacimiento River, with a canopy of Ponderosa Pine, Oak, Madrone, and California Sycamore trees. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and pedestal grill.
Located at 36.00 -121.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Junipero Serra Peak
Junipero Serra Peak is the highest mountain in the Santa Lucia Mountains of California. It is also the highest peak in Monterey County. It is named after Franciscan Friar Junípero Serra, founder of the California Missions.
Located at 36.15 -121.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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