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The same questions, answered side by side for October. We don't pick a winner — the trade-offs are the point.
Big Sur
California, USA
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| In October | 21°C2 rainy days |
| Flying time | 1h 05mfrom Los Angeles |
| Ideal stay | 2–3 nights |
| Best for | Road-trippers · Couples · Photographers |
| The feel of it | Cliff-edge, foggy, monumentally empty |
| Where people stay | Big Sur Villageor Carmel-by-the-Sea |
| Getting around | A car is close to essential |
| Money and language | USDEnglish |
| Accommodation | Expensive |