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CONTACT INFORMATION

Karen Nordstrand *
Film Commissioner, Monterey County Film Commission
801 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite 104, Monterey, CA 93940 USA
831.646.0910 phone 1
831.594.9410 mobile
831.655.9250 fax
[email protected]
[email protected]
https://filmmonterey.org/contact/


Permits Department, Caltrans Highways & Freeways
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/highways-freeways/


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Bixby Bridge Wikipedia Page
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Keywords: Beachfront; Coastal; Hills; Rooftop Access / View; Unpaved Roads; Valleys; Wilderness

Site Condition: Dirt road parking to N. of bridge (Old Coast Hwy.) requires a county road permit through Monterey Film Commission. Larger staging area at Rocky Pt. Restaurant, approx. 5 mi.

General Notes: http://mchsmuseum.com/bixbycr.html / updated 4/17/20 db / updated 4/20/20 db

Usage Restriction: Severe restrictions for any filming (such as drone filming) that requires traffic control. Contact the Caltrans Permit Coordinator for more information. Filming moratorium between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Filmography: The Graduate; The Sand Piper; Big Little Lies

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, MONTEREY COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N/A

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Building Materials: Concrete

Verified: 8/19/2025

Location Details

Bixby Creek Bridge - Highway 1

United States / Big Sur, California
Location ID: #10105876

World famous arch-type concrete bridge adjacent to the iconic coastline, crossing rocky terrain; asphalt-paved, 2 lane highways; evergreen, deciduous vegetation. Scenic turnout.

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