<P> The region does not have specific boundaries , but is generally considered to include the 76 miles ( 122 km ) segment of California State Route 1 from the Carmel River near the City of Carmel south to San Carpóforo Creek near San Simeon and the entire Santa Lucia range between the rivers . The interior region is uninhabited , while the coast remains relatively isolated and sparsely populated with about 1,000 year - round residents and relatively few visitor accommodations . </P>
<P> The region does not have specific boundaries , but is generally considered to include the 76 miles ( 122 km ) segment of California State Route 1 from the Carmel River near the City of Carmel south to San Carpóforo Creek near San Simeon and the entire Santa Lucia range between the rivers . The interior region is uninhabited , while the coast remains relatively isolated and sparsely populated with about 1,000 year - round residents and relatively few visitor accommodations . </P>
where does the big sur start and finish
where does the big sur start and finish
Carmel River near the City of Carmel south to San Carpóforo Creek near San Simeon
Carmel River near the City of Carmel south to San Carpóforo Creek near San Simeon