Big Sur Vintage Travel Poster | California Pacific Coast Highway Wall Art

Bring classic California road trip nostalgia to your walls with this Big Sur vintage travel poster, inspired by mid century coastal prints and old school highway postcards. This artwork captures Highway 1 winding along the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean, with rugged headlands, layered hills, and bold retro typography that reads like a timeless California travel poster.

Why You Will Love It

• Vintage travel-poster style: Designed with a classic mid century aesthetic, featuring simplified shapes, bold color blocks, and clean lettering that feels like a restored vintage print.
• Iconic Big Sur coastline: Highlights the dramatic cliffs and sweeping ocean views that make this stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway one of the most famous drives in the world.
• Perfect for California and coastal decor: A natural fit for coastal themed interiors, California inspired spaces, and rooms that celebrate road trips and ocean views.
• Easy to style: Works beautifully in living rooms, home offices, hallways, bedrooms, and vacation rentals, either as a statement piece or part of a larger gallery wall.
• Archival print quality: Printed on museum quality matte paper with pigment inks to preserve color, detail, and a soft vintage look over time.

About Big Sur And Highway 1

Big Sur is a legendary stretch of the central California coast where the Santa Lucia Mountains drop sharply into the Pacific Ocean. The region is most often experienced along Highway 1, a scenic road recognized as one of the most beautiful coastal drives in the United States and designated as a National Scenic Byway. [oai_citation:0‡Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Sur_Coast_Highway?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

The route between Carmel and San Simeon is famous for hairpin turns, cliffside pullouts, and views of rocky headlands, hidden coves, and long Pacific horizons. Highlights in the broader Big Sur area include Bixby Creek Bridge, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. [oai_citation:1‡Visit California](https://www.visitcalifornia.com/places-to-visit/big-sur/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

To plan a visit or learn more about the area, explore: Visit California - Big Sur guide and BigSurCalifornia.org - Big Sur visitor information.

This poster distills the feeling of that drive into a single image - the open road, the high cliffs, and the endless Pacific - rendered in a style that looks like it could have hung in a vintage motel lobby or classic California diner.

Great For

• Coastal and California themed interiors
• Living rooms, dining rooms, and home offices
• Vacation rentals and guest rooms near the ocean
• Gallery walls featuring travel, national parks, and scenic drives
• Gifts for road trippers, surfers, and California lovers

Print & Frame Details

• Museum quality 189 gsm matte paper with archival pigment inks
• Framed options: 0.75" Ayous wood frame in black, white, or natural with lightweight Acrylite front
• Optional floating frame canvas on select sizes for a gallery style presentation
• Hanging hardware included on framed prints for easy installation
• Available sizes typically include: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 12x18, 16x20, 18x24, 24x36 inches
• Printed to order to reduce waste and ensure a fresh, clean print every time

Thoughtful Craftsmanship

Every Swell Scenes print is produced to order with careful color review and durable materials so your Big Sur vintage travel poster arrives ready to display and made to last. The artwork is designed to feel at home in both relaxed beach cottages and modern city apartments.

About Swell Scenes

Swell Scenes creates design forward wall art inspired by national parks, coastlines, cities, and iconic destinations around the world. Each illustration is crafted to capture the color, mood, and sense of place that make your favorite locations unforgettable.