Around Big Sur-The view south from Nepenthe, Wednesday August 26th 2026. Smoke from the Timber fire dominated the environment and the conversation at Nepenthe. Due to the fire, Nepenthe was previously closed for ten days and then closed again on August 27th. As of September 1st, a new fire has erupted doubling the involved area to 27,000 acres. See scenes from the restaurant below. Looking East from the balcony at Nepenthe. Patrons, on a main deck, enjoyed Nepenthe's food

Around Carmel Bay-From Asilomar, the clouds are tinged in moody orange tones. Smoke having drifted from Big Sur's Timber contributed to the dramatic Sunset, Thursday August 27th 2026.