Drive Big Sur in a 1965 Mustang

About this experience

You drive, so you decide how far south to go. The clock decides for you. Bixby Bridge is about 18 miles from Monterey, roughly 35 to 40 minutes each way, which fits in three hours with stops at Point Lobos or Garrapata. Pfeiffer Big Sur, about 30 miles from Monterey, is possible but rushed. McWay Falls is not realistic.

This is a new listing with no reviews yet and the operator is not confirmed on our sources. Copies of the listing text describe a 289 V8 with an automatic gearbox, fuel, cleaning, insurance for one driver, a driving map and roadside assistance included; parking and tolls extra. Treat those as unconfirmed and read the listing.

The listing does not show the minimum driver age or any mileage limit. Check both, plus the deposit and the pickup address, before you pay. One more practical point: since August 2026 there is no parking near Bixby Bridge, so plan a legal pullout further away for photos.

• A 1965 Mustang convertible with the top down
• Your own route: Highway 1, Carmel or the 17-Mile Drive
• Up to four people for one price
• Fuel and one driver's insurance included (per the listing text)

How the day runs

1. StartCollect the car in Monterey

   Handover and a walk-round. Confirm the address, the deposit and who is insured to drive.

2. 0:20Carmel and Point Lobos

   South through Carmel. Point Lobos charges $10 per car; a quick look from the highway costs nothing.

3. 0:40Bixby Bridge

   About 18 miles from Monterey. Park only in legal pullouts outside the signed zone.

4. 1:30Turn back north

   Turn around at a safe pullout. Hurricane Point, a mile south of the bridge, is a good place to turn.

5. 3:00Return the car

   Back in Monterey. Check the late-return terms on the listing.

What's included

Who it suits

Tips before you book

• Ask the operator for the minimum driver age and any mileage limit before booking; neither appears on the listing.
• Fog in summer mornings can make a convertible cold. Book midday or afternoon and bring a jacket.
• Use turnouts: if five or more cars are behind you, pull over and let them by.
• For the classic bridge photo, park only where signs allow, outside the no-parking zone, and never walk on the bridge deck.

Read next:

• Driving Highway 1
• One-day itinerary

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