I've had this place booked marked for sometime now and I've finally stumbled upon it this past weekend on our way to Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. If you are in the area or just passing through, Bixby Bridge is a great rest stop. The bridge itself is beautiful and as you can see, breathtaking views all around. We took lots of great photos that day. All in all, Bixby Bridge was worth the rest stop. read more

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What an underrated treasure of NorCal. Finding the bridge is easy; finding parking on the other hand during a busy weekend isn't. This is such a scenic spot that has a superb view of the Pacific Ocean and the mountain plains coinciding together. What a sight to behold! The amazing architecture of the bridge, combined with the natural scenery makes it a wonderful place to enjoy. Incredibly breathtaking. Bring those cameras and have fun taking lots of landscape pictures! You will want to! read more

Bixby Bridge - Such an epic sight to behold! Incredibly beautiful! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Monterey, California

The drive on this coast is just breathtaking. From the dramatic cliffs that drop to the blue pacific waters to the flowers that sprinkle the side of PCH. You get to marvel at Gods creation and man's achievement. Such as this bridge. From Renee Newland: Eighteen miles south of Carmel stands one of the world's highest single-span concrete arch bridges. Its beauty is matched only by the ocean waves crashing on the rocky coastline below. Reaching over 260 feet high and over 700 feet long, it's a structural masterpiece, and probably the most photographed object along the coastal route. read more

Bixby Bridge - Stunning coastline. Love the dramatic cliffs that's drops into the pacific blue ocean. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Monterey, California

The views at this bridge are amazing you have to park on the South Side there's a little turnout. The parking can get kind of tough because there's not much space. Be advised there's a lot of construction going on right now so all up and down the 1 freeway you are going to experience slowdowns. read more

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Not to be missed. I stop every time I pass by just to appreciate the beauty of the workmanship and Mother Nature. read more

Bixby Bridge - Right before sunset. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Monterey, California

The Historic Bixby Bridge is another nice stopping point along the PCH. Obviously many people want to stop here for a pretty photo op. There is a parking area on the coast side. There is also a dirt road on the other side that will take you to a different view of the bridge. The bridge itself is not that large. I guess I'm comparing it to the Golden Gate or Mackinaw Bridge. It is still beautiful and scenic. I'm glad we stopped at another piece of history on the California coast. read more

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Along with the McWay Falls, Bixby Bridge is one of the most photograph landmarks by many photographers. 13 miles south of Carmel. Less than an hour from McWay Falls. Worth the stop and take few pictures of the bridge. You can easily find parking along the coast and just walk down a hill for a better angle. The north side of it has less people, so you can own the spot to yourself. Incredible architecture! Finally got to see it. It's not hard to avoid this bridge as you can it from a distance. read more

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Sure I've seen more "attractive" bridges, like the Golden Gate, but who am I to judge this engineering marvel? I for sure wouldn't be getting on a crane or the like to build a bridge. To think they had the capabilities to build something like this back in the 30's is pretty amazing to me. Prior to this bridge, there was no way for people to get passed this area. The backdrop of the bridge is the amazing coastline, get out and take a few pics (be careful if you're crossing the street as traffic does not stop, and I saw a man driving taking a picture on his phone). There is a gentleman there who play the guitar with his rabbit (no lie). read more

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A must see / must photograph landmark if you're in the Big Sur area driving on the highway one! It's a truly breathtaking display of architecture and nature all in one shot. Try and go early in the morning or later in the day, it's less crowded and you'll have better photo taking opportunities. There's about 20 designated parking spots just north of the bridge, otherwise you can park along the road. North of the bridge is the best spot to take photos. I'd say I spent about 15 minutes there and it was definitely well worth the stop! Highly recommended. read more

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great place to take good background pictures, FYI parents with small children please hold their hands n must be supervised at all times. The place tends to get busy especially with parking be carefully with on going traffic on both directions. It's a beautiful scenic drive. read more

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It wasn't a hike to the famous "picture taking" spot for Bixby Bridge. You just pull up into the little parking spot and hope there's a spot! Make sure you fill up on gas before you embark on the scenic route! It's def a gorgeous route to take with views of the ocean and secret ocean houses that are barely visible that looked like Tony Stark's house in Iron Man. Sighhh, one day! At Bixby Bridge itself, I got lucky and got gorgeous weather! One of my favorite views! The only thing that killed it (not really) was that I had to pee hella bad! And the nearest bathrm was the gas station before you start the 17mi! Haha and the little dirt area they got was kinda ugly too...just don't get it in your pics and you're good! Lol read more

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Coming from the North, Bixby Bridge is always an iconic landmark that marks the start of Big Sur for me. I have come to Big Sur on Valentine's weekend the past two years and hope to keep it a tradition. Bixby Bridge is gorgeous and therefore gets crowded woth tourists quickly. I have always come super early in the morning to admire the view without too many other people around. I also like to park on the Old Coast Road side to get nice views of the cliffs and ocean behind the bridge for pictures. If you come in the afternoon or later, be prepared to squeeze in to a spot or have to wait as the road gets crowded and congested. It is worth it though! read more

Bixby Bridge - Bixby Bridge from Old Coast Road - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Monterey, California

Bottom Line: It's a bridge, so that's pretty rad I'm not exactly sure why yelp has a review for this bridge, but it stayed up the last time I went over it, so I liked that part of it. It's aesthetically pleasing and seems to draw legions of tourists...which are both good things... I think? Yay for bridges and stuff read more

Amazing, amazing, amaaaazing view! The view here is stunning and breathtaking. A must pit stop if you are already driving down south towards McWays Falls. The beautiful bridge draws in crowds throughout the day and I kid you not, if you are there around noon on a sunny weekend, you will sit through a lot of traffic. I highly recommend you drive all the way down to the falls, and then head back north and stop by wherever you want to stop by. Then on your way back, stop by the beautiful bixby bridge (otherwise you will not be happy sitting in all the traffic going south). read more

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Must stop along the drive through Big Sur, even if it's foggy! :) You can't miss it, there are pull-outs for you to park your car. read more

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Gorgeous view! We went on a holiday weekend and the crowd was relentless, but we woke up early and were able to beat the traffic. If we could do it all over again, we would probably rent a nice convertible :) Places like this are worth investing in a go pro or selfie stick. read more

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Gorgeous. Don't mistake the Rocky Creek Bridge - just before it when heading south - for the Bixby Creek Bridge! However both are beautifully scenic whether on sunny or foggy days, as well as the entire drive to get there. Two overlooks at the right and left roadsides of the northern side of the bridge. read more

I'm not sure how you could give a bridge less than 5 stars to be honest, but regardless, it did not disappoint! After hearing all of the hype I decided, it's time. I drove down late Saturday afternoon, traffic wasn't bad at all which was nice and of course the drive in itself is gorgeous. There are so many places you pass that you will make a mental note of to stop and see on your way back, trust me. There is not a bad view either - no tricky corner to go around and then you're there and driving over the bridge before it's too late or anything. There's a great view of the bridge as you're driving up to it and a great pull-out to stop and take closer pictures. A lot of little trails have been etched into the hillside so take an extra 5 minutes to check them out! The views only get better and you'll really get to see how massive this thing is! From either direction the coastline is breathtaking and like I said, "accessible" if you want to make your way down. However, all of those places you made that mental note for are much easier in getting you to the beach - AND - it frees up parking for others to stop and enjoy. Put this on your summer bucket list! read more

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One does not come here for the bridge alone. One makes the bridge the destination and the journey the real experience. One journeys along the Pacific Coast Highway (also known as California Route 1), a dizzying labyrinth of cliff-side roads that reveal stunning turquoise shores, fire-colored vegetation, warm walls of rock and the never-ending pounding surf of the most powerful body of water on the planet. One experiences nirvana as one finally reaches the bridge. read more

On the way to big sur, the drive is there was amazing as you pass the coast you'll see some areas that you might take up interest in hiking. The road is a little curvy to drive up but not bad at all. When we got there, there was a lot of people waiting to get their picture taken with the bridge. Upon coming to the site, you get this beautiful view of the ocean side and the bridge. The view is breath taking. You are up pretty high so you can see the overview of the coast. First time here and I'm glad I got to visit this old site. read more

Bixby Bridge - Here with my bf at bixby! I love this place - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Monterey, California

Beautiful, picturesque view! I'm very happy the mudslides of May 2017 did not effect this well-known landmark. Staring at it, it's amazing what feats man has engineered - well before the introduction of new technologies and hyped up building standards. Big Sur is 4 miles south of Bixby Bridge, but we couldn't get there do to the detour. I hope to make this drive again, finally making it all the way to Big Sur!! If you're in the area, this should be on your to-do list! read more

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Beautiful drive. Well worth the windy road to reach it! The vistas on the road to and from were amazing.

Extremely BEAUTIFUL! I LOVE views. Love them! The bridge is beautiful with the green hills, cliffs & ocean view! The air is salty fresh. There's some parking along the coast & theres a mountain entrance for parking. There's no service by the way. read more

Bixby Bridge - So many beautiful views! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Monterey, California

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It's beautiful out here, the road itself it's definitely worth it. I was a bit skeptical with the parking options but there is plenty of space. read more

Bixby Bridge and McWays Falls are both most of the popular photographs I see online all the time. I think it's great to live near such a wondrous, beautiful area. We finally had the chance to stop by here and take a picture. It's was raining and foggy, but the area is still so serene and nice. I'd come back to get a sunny picture of the bridge! read more

Bixby Bridge - Foggy and raining, but still looks nice! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Monterey, California

This is one of the oldest bridges built in 1932 and still very much in use. It comes on the PCH as you drive through scenic Big Sur. It is really pretty and you can see the side of the bridge from the overlook. You can also see some of the white sand beach from this overlook. Great overlook and amazing place to take some great pictures. There are a couple of designated parking spots on both sides of the road. Make sure to cross the bridge and stop by admire the beauty as well. It is really great place to stop and take in the beauty of the place. read more

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We were able to see Bixby Bridge from the Old Coast Road right before the sun started to set. We also saw it from the other side where you can park right off Hwy 1. You can walk along the bridge (we didn't but saw others) but it looked a bit scary with nothing protecting the sides. Beautiful scene read more

Bixby Bridge - From the Old Coast Road - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Monterey, California

Very beautiful scenery but it was windy and cold in the late afternoon on the day we were there. read more

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If you're venturing Big Sur... Bixby Bridge is a must for photo op! Beautiful view of the Northern California coast. read more

Spectacular view ! A must stop for photos . Go early during the week and avoid the crowds . A wonderful place read more

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I don't think the Bixby Bridge is some amazing engineering phenomenon. But there's a reason why so many people end up stopping here to take pictures. The bridge has character, something you don't get with massive modern day 10 lane bridges. Instead it's got a human scale as you can see the entire bridge from the viewpoint. I believe this is what makes it so appealing to all. That and the bridge is like a classy lady. Not a showoff but a head turner for sure. Great place to get some awesome "I'm in California" photos for your social media. I'll always remember Bixby! read more

Bixby Bridge - Classy bridge! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Monterey, California

We drove right over this bridge, it's charming! There's so much history. If you have a chance to get out and take photos you should. read more

Beautiful must see location. Go on a blue sky sunny day. Parking is horrible. You may have to make a couple drive-by's before you park. Don't park across the street on the dirt road. The cops will kick you out. You are allowed to walk over there though. read more

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Very beautiful and iconic bridge on Big Sur. Lots of traffic and lots of people taking selfies so drive carefully.

A drive down Highway 1 isn't complete without a pit stop at the iconic Bixby Bridge. Drove down on the way to Big Sur (only to be turned back around by road closures), so we decided to stop and admire the views. Parking was abundant, and both the ocean side and inland side via Old Coast Road are easily accessible. Careful roaming around on the cliffs' edge--aside from warning signs, there's not much in the way of barriers on the other side of the rocks lining the parking lot. read more

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Whenever we visit the Carmel and Monterey area, we make sure to also visit the Bixby Bridge. Woohoo! It is approximately 13 miles south of Carmel located on Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1). There is a small parking area on the west side of Highway 1 just north of the bridge that most people stop at. The views of the Pacific Ocean and the Bixby Bridge are beautiful from here. Make sure to watch your step though when posing for and taking photos. It is a long way down. We also like to cross Highway 1 for additional photo opps! There is a dirt road (I believe it's called Old Coast Rd.) that offers more spectacular views of Bixby Bridge and the ocean. You can walk across the highway to get to the dirt road. Just make sure to look out for oncoming traffic. ;) If you are in the area, then I highly recommend stopping here. The Bixby Bridge is one of the most photographed bridges. As mentioned in other reviews, it has appeared in numerous commercials and movies. Check it out! read more

You have to stop at the bixby bridge on your way up or down the coast! A lot of people made the mistake of standing near the cliff on the West side of the bridge. We did this first, then went up top to the East side and found the bridge to be way more beautiful up there. There were also less people to fight for a spot to take a picture too. This is a must do as you are driving by. Won't take long at all to get out and snap a couple pictures! read more

Just a few miles south of Carmel, Bixby Bridge is the perfect vista point off Hwy 1. Built in the 1930s, this is one of the tallest concrete bridges--so there is historical and architectural significance in addition to its beauty. It's more convenient if you stop on the way south since parking is on the right hand side of the road, but we drove past it and didn't even realize that was Bixby since it's around a curve. Slow down right before you get to it, and look for the parked cars and people with cameras. read more

Very pretty to drive through. I've been here a few times a year. It is definitely a place everyone should visit once. read more

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It's a bridge. Get over it! OK, so I admit that the bridge itself is impressive, as are the jaw-dropping, acrophobia-inducing views. Stopping here practically begs you to go out, head to the edge of the cliff, and photograph, although I prefer the McWay Falls for pure beauty w/out the need for reinforced steel and concrete. read more

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