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Loma Vista Gardens

4.6Google rating(46 reviews)
Loma Vista Gardens

Known For

Layered garden paths that unfold differently on every visit

Loma Vista Gardens offers cozy nook pockets within a larger landscape, its charming storefront entry giving way to layered garden sections that reward wandering. Great-for-photos moments appear around almost every hedged corner, especially for those who arrive without a map.

🕐Best time to visit: spring weekday afternoons when the blooms peak quietly

47540 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920, USA

Our Take

Loma Vista Gardens has the charming storefront and hidden-gem cozy-nook energy that makes it the kind of place you screenshot to send to a friend before telling them where it is. The score reflects a spot that locals clearly love but that hasn't yet been tested by a wide enough audience to confirm its full potential.

The Vibe

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4.6Google rating
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Downtown

47540 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920, USA

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