Bixby Bridge
15 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1, Big Sur
Looking like a concrete spider web spanning Bixby Canyon with the sparkling Pacific as a backdrop, Bixby Bridge is not surprisingly a popular spot for selfie taking. The attraction’s increasing fame from being featured in the opening credits of the HBO show Big Little Lies has made the structure an even more popular place for pics. But being located on a busy stretch of highway without much parking means that any selfie taking must be done in a safe and thoughtful way. So make that “Best Backdrop for a Safe and Thoughtful Selfie.”