On Christmas Eve we cruised down Highway One to Big Sur for the day. We love the Big Sur Spirit Garden. One of the first blog posts I ever wrote was about this sweet place. It’s a definite must-stop for the succulents alone. Rumor has it the owner has an amazing private garden, too.
Big Sur Spirit Garden
The leucadendrons are starting to go into their crazy bloom action. Love the Opuntia poking through.
Big Sur Spirit Garden
I’m a wee bit embarrassed to say I’m not sure which mega-cactus this is. Help!
Cotyledon orbiculata
Aloe speciosa maybe?
Nepenthe Garden
We always stop at Cafe Kevah at Nepenthe for lunch on the patio. Love their gardens, too.
Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow' Nepenthe
Grevillea at Nepenthe
Gratuitous pics of CA natives, turquoise seas, amazing beaches & mountains coming soon.
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