To identify whether a sand dollar is dead, take a look at its underside. If the small, hairy brown spines (known as its cilia) are still moving, the animal is alive. If you find a live sand dollar ...

A great option for those who don't want to work up a sweat on the trails but want to experience Big Sur's beauty from outside the car is Sand Dollar Beach. Located about 7 miles south of Limekiln ...