Point Sur

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Few Drives as Scenic as Coast’s Cabrillo Highway

Where does Big Sur begin and end? Mabel settles it, then takes you the whole way — San Simeon to Point Lobos, stop by stop. Now with our interactive map and free PDF drive guide.

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Ship Wrecks Stressed Need For Point Sur Lighthouse

The wrecks of the Los Angeles and the Ventura — 150 victims clinging to rigging, salvaged linens dressing the coast ranches — made the case for Point Sur's light.

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S.S. Los Angeles Shipwreck at Point Sur

When the S.S. Los Angeles struck at Point Sur in 1873, Dr. Roberts rode from Monterey in three and a half hours.

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S.S. Ventura Shipwreck and Salvage

The S.S. Ventura went down with fine linens and wagon kits — and the coast ranches dressed well that year.

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Harlan Family Sea Adventure to Point Sur

Mrs. Harlan asked about packing a lunch for the boat trip to Monterey. She should have packed for a week.

The people of Point Sur

Everyone the family archive records in the story of this place. Descendants: if one of these is yours, we’d love to hear from you.