Big Sur Highway 1 Driving Tour/Lunch
October 11th (Saturday) 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
A scenic drive down the Coast to Big Sur with a lunch stop in Nepenthe. We will convene at 9:00am and drive off at 9:30am.
Start Location: Starbucks parking lot, 73 Lee Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076 [map here]
The approximately two-hour drive will start at the Highway 1 Starbucks in Watsonville and head south to Big Sur, passing through strawberry and artichoke fields, coastal wetlands, sand dunes, wind swept cypress, and pine trees. Upon reaching Big Sur where the ocean meets the mountains, we will admire the spectacular views over lunch at Nepenthe. Nepenthe is a very popular destination so we plan to arrive for the first seating when it opens at 11:30am. Following lunch, participants will have the option to drive another approximately 11 miles (25 minutes) south on a mostly deserted and twisty stretch of Highway 1 to where it is currently closed, before turning around to enjoy the return trip and the rest of the afternoon on their own.
Route Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4ULEbZGah8yjWHbG8
Nepenthe website: https://www.nepenthe.com/
Questions: Contact Steve Yu at steveyu@pacbell.net