Experts' Choice Award Bixby Bridge
What the experts agree on
This 1932 engineering marvel spanning Rainbow Canyon is one of the world's highest single-span bridges, famous for its graceful arc that makes it a photographer's dream and iconic Big Sur landmark.
“The graceful arc of Bixby Creek Bridge is a photographer's dream. Built in 1932, the bridge spans a deep canyon, more than 100 feet wide at the bottom. ”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "Less than 15 miles south of Carmel, this landmark spanning Rainbow Canyon is one of the world’s highest single-span bridges." Full review
Afar Magazine "One of the best roadtrips in the US is to take the one all the way from Los Angeles up to Monterey." Full review
Afar Magazine "Brixby Bridge is stunning piece of architecture where form meets function. To truly appreciate the magnitude of this engineering marvel, one is well behooved to halt and walk up to it." Full review
Afar Magazine "Featured in songs and films, the Bixby Canyon Bridge is a spectacular welcoming to Big Sur." Full review
Lonely Planet "You know you have to do it, if for no other reason than to show the folks at home you've stood on the spot made famous by countless movies, car commercials and TV shows, most recently..."
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