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During this same gold exploration period in Big Sur, a seemingly illiterate prospector named Al Clark became Pico Blanco’s best-known resident. For decades he wandered the area around the mountain and told local ranchers stories of the goddess and a vast subterranean cavern filled with ancient pictographs that matched the descriptions of saber-toothed tigers and mastodons. In an effort to hide the cave, Clark said he used dynamite to destroy its entrance. Clark was an eccentric Columbia University graduate who posed as an illiterate. Rumors swarmed that he also found a hidden gold mine, but since he had no use for money, he left it alone and concealed the mine’s location. Clark’s hoard of gold still remains a mystery.

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Driving & Destinations Along Highway 1

MORE THAN 3 MILLION VISITORS a year travel Highway 1, so it’s no surprise that sightseers and vacationers have a myriad of services and attractions from which to choose—from resorts, spas, hotels, campgrounds, and retreats to galleries, hot springs, and coastal coffeehouses. The following attractions and businesses are listed in order from north to south under specific categories. While not comprehensive, the listings include many of the Hotels & Motels, Campgrounds & RV Parks, Restaurants & Cafés, Art Galleries, Automotive Services, and Events along Highway 1 between Carmel and San Simeon.