Title: Big Sur Discovery Center in Carmel | Expedia.co.uk [Big Sur Discovery Center Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Sur-Discovery-Center-Hotels.0-l553248621533113600-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Carmel](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Carmel.d6026.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Carmel](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Carmel.d6026.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Big Sur Discovery Center Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Big-Sur-Discovery-Center.d553248621533113600.Car-Hire-Guide)[Carmel Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel.d6026.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Big Sur Discovery Center ## Visit Big Sur Discovery Center Activities [Carmel travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel.dx6026) --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![Andrew Molera State Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4ec1d87b32cf70adc1bff520e2e0b596.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Andrew Molera State Park You can take time to visit Andrew Molera State Park during your travels to Big Sur. 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