Photograph Bixby Bridge
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Added by Lucas Pols
Before the Golden Gate Bridge, this was the bridge to photograph.
You can't miss this bridge if you are driving north on highway one.
The best time for capturing sunsets behind the bridge is December. The positioning of the sun will better coincide with the location of the bridge.There are four main angles to capture the bridge:
- The first two are up close on either side of the bridge-- behind the bridge, you will find a couple of small trails that will lead you down the hillside a bit get a better angle on the bridge
- The third is by taking the dirt road to right before it starts going downhill.
- The fourth is another far shot that will give the entire coastline along with a bit of the bridge.There are of course small variations to each shot!
Great place to photograph and certainly a worthwhile stop while in Big Sur
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Leave a ReviewA must see!
While there has been a lot of hype surrounding the overcrowding of this area due to Instagram trends, it is still a must see on a drive through Big Sur.
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Iconic
Theres a dirt turnout with a great view of the bridge. An iconic stop for anyone in big sur
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One of the most recognizable spots in Big Sur
It's easy to pull over, hop out of your car, and take all the pictures you want!
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Not crowded in the morning
We got here early in the morning and there were only a couple other cars. Very easy to pull into any turnouts you want. When we were coming back, it was so packed, not sure how people can stop there without just getting lucky later in the day. You can get iconic views of the bridge here
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One of my favorite views
PCH is one of my favorite places ever and this bridge is one of my favorite spots on PCH! You 100% should stop here. Can’t beat these views.
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