Big Sur Coast Land for Sale

**Discover the Enchantment of Big Sur Coast: Your Dream Land Awaits**

Nestled along the breathtaking coastline of California, the Big Sur Coast is a hidden gem that captivates the hearts of nature lovers and adventurers alike. This stunning region in Monterey County boasts dramatic cliffs, lush forests, and panoramic ocean views that create a picturesque backdrop for your dream home or investment property. With its rugged beauty and serene atmosphere, Big Sur offers a unique blend of tranquility and excitement, making it an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The Big Sur Coast is renowned for its iconic landmarks, including the majestic Bixby Creek Bridge and the enchanting Pfeiffer Beach, where the golden sands meet the azure waves. Nature enthusiasts will revel in the abundance of hiking trails, such as the famous McWay Falls Trail, which leads to a breathtaking waterfall cascading onto a secluded beach. The region is also home to diverse wildlife, providing ample opportunities for birdwatching and photography.

For those seeking land for sale, Big Sur presents an extraordinary opportunity to build a sanctuary amidst nature’s grandeur. Imagine waking up to the sound of waves crashing against the cliffs, surrounded by towering redwoods and the soothing scent of the ocean breeze. Whether you envision a cozy cabin or a luxurious retreat, the possibilities are as vast as the horizon.

Embrace the chance to invest in a piece of paradise on the Big Sur Coast, where every day feels like a vacation. This enchanting neighborhood invites you to create lasting memories in a landscape that is truly one-of-a-kind. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make your dream a reality in this stunning coastal haven!

Newest Big Sur Coast Land for Sale

$149,000

CRPI26217258 MLS

SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE! Tucked away along Palo Colorado Road, this 1.4180-acre property offers a peaceful rural setting with convenient driving access to some of the most recognizable destinations in Monterey County. The property is zoned RDR-40-D (CZ), providing a rural residential designation within the Coastal Zone. Buyers are encouraged to verify current zoning regulations, permitted uses, development standards, and any applicable Coastal Zone requirements with Monterey County before making plans for the property. Located within driving distance of Notley's Landing, Carmel, Monterey, and Highway 1, the property provides access to the surrounding area while maintaining the quieter character of Palo Colorado. Palo Colorado Road connects with Highway 1 near Notley's Landing and continues inland through the Palo Colorado area. The surrounding landscape is known for its rural character and natural setting, offering a distinctive opportunity to own 1.4180 acres in this scenic part of Monterey County. Whether you're looking for land to hold as an investment or simply want to own a piece of this unique Monterey County setting, this 1.4180-acre property is an opportunity worth exploring.

0 Palo Colorado RD, Carmel

Listed by Abel Contreras, from Invest SLO
(If provided) CoList: from

$795,000

ML82063551 MLS

Above the clouds is this unique opportunity to become the steward of a magical, Big Sur property. Encompassed on 40 acres are several hundred feet of Rocky Creek frontage w/ amazing panoramic ocean views of Bixby Bridge, Point Lobos, La Ventana and Double Cone. Enjoy the natural springs, hidden waterfalls, every kind of flora and fauna. The property rests above the fog w/ beautiful light that filters through stands of Redwood forests at an elevation of 1200 feet. Enter through a private gate onto the dirt road which requires a four wheel drive in winter. A contiguous 14 acres w/ a separate APN can be acquired with Rocky Creek frontage, privacy, majesty. The main house located at the top of the ridge perished in the last fire. The County is pro-active regarding fire recovery permits. Ideal for a family compound, wilderness camp or glamping of all kinds. Minutes to Rocky Point Restaurant, Big Sur, Carmel, Monterey Airport.

38711 Palo Colorado RD, Carmel

Listed by Ann Tzeng, 650-766-2787 from Homeland Realty
(If provided) CoList: from

$30,000

ML82059830 MLS

Welcome to 5905 Garrapatos Rd, Lot 158 in Garrapatos Redwoods Estates. Nestled among mature redwoods, this approximately 4,639 sq. ft. parcel offers a unique natural setting with a stream running through the property. The parcel features predominantly steep terrain with a small area of more level ground and potential for creative use. A distinctive opportunity to own a piece of land surrounded by the natural beauty of Carmel. Buyer to investigate and verify permitted uses.

5905 Garrapatos RD, Carmel

Listed by Ebonie Pina, 831-682-2287 from Ikonik Realty
(If provided) CoList: from

$1,750,000

CROC26164767 MLS

A rare opportunity to own 20.11 acres in one of the world's most extraordinary coastal settings. Framed by sweeping 360-degree views of the Santa Lucia Mountains and the iconic Big Sur coastline, this remarkable property offers an exceptional sense of privacy, scale, and connection to nature. Envision a secluded architectural residence, family compound, or restorative retreat shaped by dramatic ridgelines, ocean horizons, and ever-changing light. WSC/40 (Rural Watershed and Scenic Conservation) zoning provides potential for a single-family residence, guest accommodations, garages, workshops, accessory structures, and agricultural uses, subject to applicable governmental approvals and development requirements. Ideally positioned approximately 15 minutes from Ventana Big Sur and Big Sur Bakery, and about one hour south of Carmel, the property offers peaceful seclusion without sacrificing access to celebrated resorts, acclaimed dining, and world-class hiking. Opportunities of this scale and setting are increasingly rare along the Big Sur coast. This is more than land. This is your chance to build a private sanctuary and enduring legacy in one of California's most coveted destinations.

46190 Pfeiffer Ridge, Big Sur

Listed by Priya Tomar, from eXp Realty of California Inc
(If provided) CoList: from

$1,285,000

ML82055272 MLS

NORTHERN BIG SUR NATURE LOVER'S SANCTUARY: This 120 acre parcel in the upper Garrapatos watershed is a pristine, private mountain sanctuary with an abundance of pure spring water and extraordinary views of the Santa Lucia mountains, sacred Pico Blanco, the Palo Colorado ridges, and the immense Pacific Ocean. With it's amazing flora and fauna of bobcats, foxes, deer, eagles, hawks and more, it's like having one's own small game reserve. Night time descends with a myriad of stars and low white clouds, like small waves slowly moving up into the canyons and valleys creating small islands of the surrounding peaks. Access to the land is from the Hoist at the top of Palo Colorado road which branches off from Highway One, thirteen miles south of Carmel and it's excellent amenities. A gated private road leads up to the property past redwoods, madrones, and oak trees, exuding the smell of the lush vegetation so unique to the area. A building site has been graded as well. This is a rare nature lover's sanctuary "far from the madding crowd" to quote Thomas Hardy...a rarity in our increasingly crowded world.

38805 Palo Colorado RD, Carmel

Listed by Mike Gilson, 831-915-0903 from Engel & Volkers Carmel
(If provided) CoList: from

$795,000

ML82055164 MLS

Now available! Very rare 3.27 verdant acres along Sycamore Canyon with a stream running though it! Water rights apply! And yes, gorgeous sycamore and redwoods abound. Almost never is there an opportunity find and to build a creative get-a-way along Sycamore Canyon Road, deep in the heart of Big Sur. Famous Pfeiffer Beach, and the ultimate Big Sur lifestyle awaits the adventurer who longs for starry evening skies, brilliant morning beams warming the forest floor and the ebb and flow of costal fog drifting and tumbling in, layering canyons and ridges in silent mystery until the sun peaks through and calls the fog back home to the Pacific Ocean.

0 Sycamore Cyn RD, Big Sur

Listed by Sam J Piffero, 831-236-5389 from Sotheby's International Realty
(If provided) CoList: Aisha A. Krechuniak from Sotheby's International Realty

$1,950,000

ML82050571 MLS

Formerly owned by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, poet, artist, City Lights founder and one of Americas defining literary voices, this rare 2.61-acre Big Sur property is offered by his son, Lorenzo Ferlinghetti. Set within an exclusive gated Bixby Canyon enclave, it offers the chance to create a private retreat in one of Californias most storied coastal landscapes. The property includes a cleared building site, new well with source-capacity review for future residential use, existing cabin, meditation hut and historic trout ponds. The owner has advanced due diligence toward residential use, including well work, geotechnical/percolation investigation, septic planning and residence concepts. Seller states the property was historically two approximately 1.3-acre lots later merged, creating potential to explore subdivision back into two lots, subject to County approval and buyer investigation. If approved, this may allow two homes or future sale of one lot to help fund construction. Ferlinghettis legacy is tied to Big Sur and the Beat Generation. He previously owned a nearby property down the canyon where Jack Kerouac stayed during the period that inspired Big Sur. A rare feature is access to a private residents-only pathway following Bixby Creek to the shoreline beneath Bixby Bridge.

39350 Coast RD, Big Sur

Listed by Alex Brant, 831-264-3870 from Compass
(If provided) CoList: from

$575,000

ML82045054 MLS

Perched high above the rugged coastline at approximately 2,600 feet in elevation, this extraordinary 9.9-acre property offers sweeping 360-degree views that stretch from the vast Pacific Ocean to the dramatic ridgelines of the Santa Lucia Mountains. A truly rare opportunity in the heart of Big Sur, this stunning hilltop setting captures the raw beauty and serenity that define Californias most iconic coastal landscape. Tucked away in a private and peaceful setting, the land provides direct access to the Ventana Wildernessan outdoor enthusiasts dream with endless opportunities for hiking, exploration, and immersion in nature. Despite its secluded feel, the property is conveniently located just over half an hour from Carmel, offering an ideal balance between remote tranquility and accessibility to world-class dining, shopping, and coastal charm. This parcel is part of a shared mutual water system, with access to shared storage tanks already in place. The property is also a designated fire rebuild site, having previously been home to a residence lost in the 2016 Soberanes Fire. With existing infrastructure and a premier build site, it presents a unique chance to reimagine and create a legacy home in one of Big Sur's most breathtaking locations.

10 Long Ridge, Palo Colorado RD, Carmel

Listed by Hillary Lipman, 831-596-4607 from Big Sur Coast Properties
(If provided) CoList: from

$495,000

ML82029992 MLS

This rare 102 acre parcel of Big Sur wild land contains one of highest points on the Big Sur coast in the northern Santa Lucia Mountain Range: Twin Peaks at 3570 ft. The property has direct access to the Ventana Wilderness, the Los Padres National Forest and the Palo Corona Biological Preserve. There is easy access from a County Road off Hwy 1 onto a private gated well maintained unpaved road. It's a little over an hour from Carmel and the Monterey airport to seclusion, endless sunshine and the brilliant night sky. High above the fog and the redwood canyons flowing down to the wide blue Pacific there are views southwest across the forested mountain wilderness to Pico Blanco and the Big Sur River watershed. North and east are views all the way across Monterey Bay to Santa Cruz and in the distance Carmel Valley. Design and build your own kingdom or bring your sprinter van and glamp siurrounded by wildlife in an endless forest.

1 Twin Peaks CRST, Carmel

Listed by Hillary Lipman, 831-596-4607 from Big Sur Coast Properties
(If provided) CoList: from

$399,000

CRNS25151361 MLS

This is a rare opportunity to own property with Arroyo Seco river frontage that has been in the same family for years. The land slopes uphill and is very well maintained, offering breathtaking views and tranquil settings. Imagine star-filled nights by the river, relaxing and enjoying the cool breeze. The property is supplied with water from a spring-fed creek, ensuring a full water tank at all times. Equipped with power, it's ready for you to spend the weekend. The amenities include a restroom/old-fashioned house and an outdoor hot water shower. The RV trailer is set up for sleeping, and the deck is perfect for BBQs and taking in the stunning views of the hills. There is a large area ideal for accommodating large groups or camping. This property is a perfect retreat for nature lovers and those looking to unwind in a serene environment.

47199 Arroyo Seco RD, Greenfield

Listed by Timothy Ellis, 951-392-9179 from Oak Shores Realty
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