Title: Sand Dollar Beach in Big Sur - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Sand Dollar Beach Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Sand-Dollar-Beach-Hotels.0-l553248621555874978-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Big Sur](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Big-Sur.d177505.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Big Sur](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Big-Sur.d177505.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Sand Dollar Beach Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Sand-Dollar-Beach.d553248621555874978.Car-Rental-Guide)[Big Sur Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Big-Sur.d177505.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Sand Dollar Beach Tours and Activities ![USA Pacific coast, Sand Dollar Beach, Big Sur, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555874978/de98d66b-eb35-4212-859f-fc22ea36106a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Big Sur, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555874978/52ccf36e-815b-4f95-879b-0cbb6c988b49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![60 minutes south of Big Sur. Camped across the street at plaskett state park. Beautiful beach. Found no Sand dollars, but did find some jade.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177505/2599e7c6-3853-4fd2-acf0-6d1b5470c7e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Sand Dollar Beach Activities [Big Sur travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Big-Sur.dx177505) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Sand Dollar Beach Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Normandy Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9830000/9823100/9823083/c77ed246_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Normandy Inn Golden Rectangle CA $1,867 per person May 2 - May 9 found 22 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YTO) to Monterey (MRY) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) First time staying here and I loved it very clean staff is so nice I will definitely plan to come again and stay here.! Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 ![Gosby House Inn, A Four Sisters Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1044300/1044255/6613741d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Gosby House Inn, A Four Sisters Inn Town Center CA $2,118 per person May 7 - May 14 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to Monterey (MRY) 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Great location, lovely room with very comfy bed, delicious breakfast and wonderful bed and breakfast feel, will return. Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 ![Alila Ventana Big Sur](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/574300/574252/8cd57b88_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Alila Ventana Big Sur Posts CA $13,819 per person May 7 - May 14 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to Monterey (MRY) 9/10 Wonderful! (338 reviews) Yes it was excellent Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![You never know what history you’ll find camping in Big Sur. This is an old limekiln...used from 1887 to 1890 to extract lime from limestone at very high heat. They then shipped it off to Monterey and San Francisco to build the city. Lime was the key ingredient used in cement. After 3 years however, they’d exhausted all their resources and abandoned them. #adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177505/a861a632-f740-4a59-a247-19f3dfffe665.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Limekiln State Park 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Limekiln-State-Park-Big-Sur.d6327643.Vacation-Attraction) ![Henry Miller Library, Big Sur. Books floating in the air. Amid a grove of huge redwood trees, with dinner and sunset at Nepenthe, it was a perfect day.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153483/69a987d2-1091-4dee-92cd-738f15d166df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Henry Miller Memorial Library Henry Miller Memorial Library is just one of the places to see in Big Sur, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along this relaxing area's seaside, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Henry-Miller-Memorial-Library-Big-Sur.d6153483.Vacation-Attraction) ![McWay Falls featuring a sandy beach and a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327636/9894090d-e81a-4e20-832d-2293f86df6bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### McWay Falls Walk to this pretty waterfall, stand at viewpoints with superb coastal views and spot varied wildlife in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. [](https://expedia.ca/McWay-Falls-Big-Sur.d6327636.Vacation-Attraction) ![McWay Beach in Big Sur is a picturesque beach in a small cove. A waterfall of the same name is the big attraction here, although it can't be seen in this picture. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634966080149/bfa77dbd-bc9c-4037-b08b-3ba6d462c451.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/McWay-Cove-Big-Sur.d553248634966080149.Vacation-Attraction) ![Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089197/74635c53-27a2-44b8-9aef-42b9c2744a13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Julia-Pfeiffer-Burns-State-Park-Big-Sur.d6089197.Vacation-Attraction) ![Piedras Blancas Lighthouse which includes rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089195/90ddf8ec-0435-4495-8c89-0e2a8c009a05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Piedras Blancas Lighthouse Go on a tour of this 19th-century lighthouse and explore an interpretive trail showcasing the surrounding scenery, historic buildings and wildlife. 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