Friday night we decided to do camping “lite” at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. 
Due to limited space in our car, we decided to only pack our tent, sleeping bags, blankets, mats, and pillows. We bought our dinner at Big Sur Deli, a mile or so south of the park. I would recommend the Cuban pork sandwich. It is not a traditional cubano, in that it is not flattened, but it has a kick and they warm it up for you. The pre-made turkey sandwich was just ok, a little soggy.
This ended up being our best camping trip to date, due to the gorgeous grounds and quiet atmosphere. Our spot was near the entrance of the park, and it felt amazingly empty for Labor Day weekend. Although all of the spaces were booked, they were far apart enough where we could barely see/hear our neighbors. (I think the spaces near the river are more popular, but more crowded and noisy). Our site was filled with redwood trees, and the air was so clean. D asked me whether I would prefer it to be three degrees warmer or colder, and I could not decide because it was that perfect. (At night it was cold, as to be expected, but we were snug in our tent).
D’s favorite spot in the park
Camping will be even more fun once n doesn’t wake up crying in the middle of the night. Still waiting for that to happen!
The next morning we packed up and headed north on Highway 1. Both Friday and Saturday the kids and I took Dramamine, and it seemed to work. We made a stop at the famous Bixby Bridge, which you always see in car commercials.
Driving Big Sur was an adventure, and a beautiful one at that.