Our shared mission is to protect and defend the rural and residential character, and to preserve the natural and aesthetic beauty of the Big Sur coast; to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the Big Sur community; to encourage community service and otherwise act in the interests of the residents and property owners of Big Sur.
Big Sur is built on community. It is a place of beauty, strength, and creativity, and together our community has faced repeated and unique challenges, from natural disasters, access to affordable housing, and increasing tourism. Our community’s strength and resilience comes from working together to adapt to climate change, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters together, and work to better prepare all who come to enjoy this beautiful place.
As a global tourist destination, highway safety is an ongoing challenge. We strive to balance welcoming visitors with protecting the environment and caring for our community’s well-being.
CABS works alongside neighbors, government, philanthropy, and the private sector to empower local voices and navigate these complex challenges: delivering crucial disaster relief and support; advocating for long-term, affordable housing solutions; promoting wildfire resilience; and seeking collaborative strategies for visitation management across the highway corridor, the backcountry, coastal trails and beaches.
The Community Association of Big Sur creates a network of connection, protection and reflection among residents in our unique and delicate microcosm. CABS supports residents in times of dire need, like fire, flood and pandemic, but also looks ahead to understand our dynamic, evolving community and promote safety, sustainability and wellness through community programs. Wherever Big Sur residents are, CABS is there too: providing funds, food, education, and direction while respecting the innate strength, privacy, and values of the people who represent and steward this precious environment and culture. Countless times, I have benefited from emergency relief funds, educational events, shared information through email alerts, and community-building efforts all created by or promoted by CABS. I am truly grateful we have an organization devoted to the best interests and concerns of our community, with the ability to facilitate positive outcomes.
- Ruby Way, Big Sur Resident
