Filming Big Sur’s beaches and coastline
Big Sur offers one of the most dramatic and recognizable coastlines in the world, where towering cliffs, rugged beaches, redwood forests, and the Pacific Ocean come together along California’s legendary Highway 1. Its raw natural beauty and constantly changing coastal light create an extraordinary range of visual opportunities for filmmakers and photographers.
For generations, these Big Sur film locations have provided unforgettable backdrops for commercials, feature films, television productions, fashion campaigns, and branded content. From sweeping ocean overlooks and secluded beaches to winding coastal roads and remote private properties, the region offers a sense of scale and isolation that is difficult to reproduce anywhere else.
As a Big Sur location scout, Mr. Location Scout specializes in finding distinctive locations throughout Big Sur and California’s Central Coast, helping productions access the landscapes that have made this region one of the most sought-after California film locations in the world.