Sand Dollar Beach Tours

Photo by Angie Guynn
Photo by Angie Guynn
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Photo by Linda A.
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Feel the sunshine on your skin at Sand Dollar Beach. After you've topped up your tan, hang around and watch the sky turn kaleidoscopic as the sun slowly disappears.

When you've spent a bit of time at this stretch of coastline in Big Sur, check out some of the other attractions in and around this area. Jade Cove is close to Sand Dollar Beach and is recommended by travelers and locals alike.

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Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Northeast Carmel
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Oct 21 - Oct 27
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Denver (DEN) to Monterey (MRY)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
This is a safe property

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

4 out of 5
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Oct 21 - Oct 27
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Denver (DEN) to Monterey (MRY)
8.4/10 Very Good! (752 reviews)
Beautify view of ocean/coast.. warning though.. there are TWO DIFFERENT HOTELS HERE.. the room description is NOT necessarily the room you actually get ! the room description stated FULL FRIDGE.. when I called to verify I was told that is the "Vacation Properties" not the main resort and that there would be a mini fridge how are you supposed to know when you book then ? so not only was there not a full fridge.. there was NO MINI FRIDGE. Also.. parking is VERY limited and you could end up driving around and around property trying to find a space and makes you not want to leave again in fear of losing a good parkign spot and hving to walk around uphills and down stairs. Be ready..

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn (101781786)

Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn (101781786)

4 out of 5
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Aug 31 - Sep 7
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Denver (DEN) to Monterey (MRY)
8.8/10 Excellent! (118 reviews)
It's a nice property, nice views. I wasn't a fan of the people around us and how noisy they were. It felt like we were staying in a parking lot.

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

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Jade Cove

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Jade Cove, a lovely green space in Big Sur. Stroll along this relaxing area's seaside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Jade Cove
Limekiln State Park is a great stop with lots of hiking trails, big trees, a waterfall and amazing ocean views off the PCH. You can see where the fresh water meets the ocean. It has a small but popular campground with 31 sites among the redwoods and 11 sites with an ocean view. Easy trails lead to the lime kilns or up Hare Creek Canyon. Another leads to Limekiln Falls on the east fork of Limekiln Creek #river #ocean #bigsur #park #califorina #BeachTips

Limekiln State Park

3/5(3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Limekiln State Park during your travels to Big Sur. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Limekiln State Park
McWay Falls featuring a sandy beach and a waterfall

McWay Falls

5/5(20 reviews)

Walk to this pretty waterfall, stand at viewpoints with superb coastal views and spot varied wildlife in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

McWay Falls
About a mile north of McWay Falls. There's nothing quite like twisting along the cliffs of Big Sur as the fog rolls over Hwy 1 a thousand feet above the crashing waves. A truly majestic place.

McWay Cove

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at McWay Cove during your travels in Big Sur. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside, or seek out the hiking trails.

McWay Cove
Partington Cove which includes forests, hiking or walking and general coastal views

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

4.5/5(38 reviews)

You can take time to visit Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park during your travels to Big Sur. Amble around the area's seaside, or seek out its hiking trails.

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Piedras Blancas Lighthouse which includes rocky coastline

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

4.5/5(69 reviews)

Go on a tour of this 19th-century lighthouse and explore an interpretive trail showcasing the surrounding scenery, historic buildings and wildlife.

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Best Lodging Options Near Sand Dollar Beach

Big Sur Blue Cottage with Ocean view

Big Sur Blue Cottage with Ocean view

Big Sur
Big Sur Blue Cottage with Ocean view
Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge

3 out of 5
62400 California 1, Big Sur, CA
Lucia Lodge
Ragged Point Inn and Resort

Ragged Point Inn and Resort

3 out of 5
19019 Highway 1, Ragged Point, San Simeon, CA
Ragged Point Inn and Resort
Villa Big Sur Coast • Luxury Get-Away That Sleeps 10+ W/ Gym, Poker Room & More

Villa Big Sur Coast • Luxury Get-Away That Sleeps 10+ W/ Gym, Poker Room & More

Ragged Point
Villa Big Sur Coast • Luxury Get-Away That Sleeps 10+ W/ Gym, Poker Room & More
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

3.5 out of 5
9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, CA
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
Silver Surf Motel

Silver Surf Motel

2 out of 5
9390 Castillo Dr, San Simeon, CA
Silver Surf Motel
Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge

3 out of 5
47225 Highway One, Big Sur, CA
Big Sur Lodge
Relaxing getaway with stunning views - private grill, jacuzzi & pool

Relaxing getaway with stunning views - private grill, jacuzzi & pool

King City
Relaxing getaway with stunning views - private grill, jacuzzi & pool
Sands by The Sea

Sands by The Sea

2 out of 5
9355 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA
Sands by The Sea
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