<P> The region does not have specific boundaries , but is generally considered to include the 76 miles ( 122 km ) segment of California State Route 1 from the Carmel River near the City of Carmel south to San Carpóforo Creek near San Simeon and the entire Santa Lucia range between the rivers . The interior region is uninhabited , while the coast remains relatively isolated and sparsely populated with about 1,000 year - round residents and relatively few visitor accommodations . </P>
where does the big sur start and finish
Carmel River near the City of Carmel south to San Carpóforo Creek near San Simeon