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Henry Miller Memorial Library

A sight in Big Sur, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Henry Miller Memorial Library in Big Sur
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Why go

Bookstore and arts space in the redwoods honoring the writer.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Big Sur, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Deetjen's Big Sur Inn Restaurant and Nepenthe. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Big Sur
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Big Sur, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Deetjen's Big Sur Inn Restaurant

    Candlelit dinners and hearty breakfasts in a 1930s redwood inn tucked into Castro Canyon.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Nepenthe

    Clifftop restaurant since 1949 with long coastal views from the terrace.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Pfeiffer Beach

    Purple-streaked sand and Keyhole Arch at the end of narrow Sycamore Canyon Road.

    Outdoors · 3.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Big Sur River Inn

    Roadside inn where you can sit in chairs set in the river with a drink.

    Drinks · 4.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    McWay Falls

    80-foot waterfall dropping onto a cove beach, reached by a short flat path.

    Outdoors · 6.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Point Sur Lightstation

    Guided tours of an 1889 lighthouse atop a volcanic rock.

    Activity · 9.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Henry Miller Memorial Library is a stop on our Pacific Coast Highway route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Big Sur run from 58°F in January to 69°F in September; December is usually the wettest month. For Henry Miller Memorial Library itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Big Sur from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Big Sur weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
48603 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920, USA
Coordinates
36.22086, -121.75371
Destination
Big Sur, California
Website
henrymiller.org

Henry Miller Memorial Library: quick answers

How much time do you need at Henry Miller Memorial Library?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Henry Miller Memorial Library. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Henry Miller Memorial Library?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Is Henry Miller Memorial Library free?

Yes, we list Henry Miller Memorial Library as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Henry Miller Memorial Library?

Henry Miller Memorial Library is at 48603 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Henry Miller Memorial Library?

Henry Miller Memorial Library appears on Pacific Coast Highway, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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