Photography courtesy Alex Weber.

Big Sur

Spanish for “the big south,” this wild and remote region of California is home to some of the most dramatic pieces of coastline in the state. At night the sky bursts into a billion stars making it a truly romantic pit stop.

Must do: Take in Mother Nature at its finest with a stop to the iconic Pfeiffer Beach in the heart of Big Sur. Too rocky for swimming, it is however, a perfect place for a picnic, watching the sunset or just taking in the ocean views. Be sure to have $10 (US) cash ready for parking.

—Alex Weber