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Raggedy Village Town |
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Ragged Point, California; Raggedy Town, Ragged Village. |
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Ragged Point, California, USA, a Resort, a Town, a Big Sur resort town? |
Raggedy is a wonderful tiny community with cool people that love Big Sur, Ragged and Ragged Point Visitors but is it really a town?
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What is Ragged Point? A rocky cliff by the Ocean, a town, a village, a resort, a Big Sur resort town or what?
So is Ragged Point a town? There is a bit of a story behind the answer to this question and the truth is what is often thought of Ragged Point, the big rock peninsula where the Ragged Point Inn and Resort sits isn't even at Ragged Point.
When I built the first website for Ragged Point Inn and Resort (A.K.A. the Ragged Point Inn, A.K.A. Ragged Point, A.K.A. Raggedy, by locals) in 2001 I noticed in the websites statistics that a number people were running search queries in regards to whether Ragged Point was a town, a municipality, a village of some sort. This led me on a long quest for answers. Are there towns or villages that are named Ragged Point? Are there other Ragged Points besides the one in California?
In geographic terms a point is a small piece of land which juts out into the ocean like a peninsula only smaller. There is a point in California which is named "Ragged Point" but it is not the point where Raggedy is located. I wondered are there more "Ragged Points" besides the one on the California Coast? The answer is yes, there is a Ragged Point on the island of Barbados, and in the USA states of Virginia, and Alaska and there are probably more around the world.
Is there a town or village named Ragged Point? There is, a village in Barbados is named Ragged Point; Ragged Point Village is located in Saint Philip Parish in the island of Barbados.
It is easy to see how visitors to Raggedy would think that there was a town Ragged Point. When you are approaching the inn from the south on Pacific Coast Highway 1 there is this California Department of Highways sign which says Ragged Point which appears like it could be an indicator for an upcoming town, the Ragged Point Inn erected a sign which reads "Ragged Point California" (by the way, I drew that cypress tree which is used on that Ragged Point California Logo) and they sell lots of souvenirs which have the Ragged Point California logo (they sell lots of Ragged Point, Big Sur California stuff too). All this confusion stems for what appears to be a long standing tradition of the owners of Raggedy enjoying fooling the public. |
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So Ragged Point is really not by any definition a "town"; you could call Ragged Point a "village", there is a small population of 10 to 25 resort employees which live on the property, have mail delivered there and call it home but there is not an official designation of any sort that makes Ragged Point a town; mail delivered there comes through the San Simeon Post Office, 93452 zip code.
Everyone traveling the Pacific Coast Highway 1 near Big Sur or San Simeon Hearst Castle should always stop at Ragged Point; if you are interest in comparing it to other resorts, motels, or hotels south near Hearst Castle San Simeon
Hearst Castle Hotels Lodging Directory has just been improved and updated.
If you are headed to the north up the Scenic Big Sur Pacific Coast Highway 1 you can find places to stay near Big Sur California at the
Big Sur Lodging Directory.
Many reasons to stop-over at Ragged Point: |
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Joe's General Store and Ragged Point
Gas Station - gas, Hearst Castle San Simeon and Big Sur maps and Pacific Coast Highway traveler information, window washing supplies, only clean public restrooms for miles, air oil and water, Big Sur souvenirs, drinks, snacks, tourist necessities and camping supplies. |
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Stretch Your Legs ~ Have a Picnic - Walk Ways, Hiking Trails, Rugged Pacific Coast Ocean Views and Picnic Tables: the resort has over 17 acres with wheelchair accessible pathways that meander through beautiful ornamental flower gardens, lush green lawns and breathtaking scenic view points. For rugged individuals a short steep hiking trail that leads to a private beach. Many wilderness hiking trails border the resort property or are nearby. |
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"Eat" Ragged Point Hamburger and Hot Dog Stand - classic all American take out food less expensive but just as tasty as the Ragged Point Restaurant, enjoy a delicious sandwich on the spacious outdoor patio. |
or "Dine" at Ragged Point Inn Restaurant - Pacific Ocean View Resort Restaurant - Calif cuisine served in an all glass enclosed ocean view dining room or among the gardens on the outdoor patio - mountain and ocean views from both. Reservations Telephone: 805-927-5708
Also Enjoy the World-class European style Espresso Bar - Now with inside seating and a smorgasbord of gourmet deserts. |
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Shop at Ragged Point Gift Shop and Art Gallery - features the work of local artists, mementos of Ragged Point, as well as distinctive wonders from around the world; information and travel guides for Hearst Castle, San Simeon, Big Sur. |
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CAMPING WORLD:
RV Accessories, Outdoor Gear & Camping Equipment
CampingWorld.com |
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Relax and Stay at Ragged Point Motel - 30-Room Big Sur Coast Motel - featuring spectacular views of Pacific Ocean, the cliffs on the rugged Big Sur California coast and the majestic Santa Lucia Coast Range Mountains. |
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Ragged
Point Inn and Resort Motel on Pacific Coast Highway 1
Motel Reservations Telephone: 805-927-4502; Hotels Near Big Sur, California |
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