Big Sur, CA

Travel Guide

McWay Falls featuring rocky coastline, a beach and a bay or harbor
Bixby Bridge showing general coastal views, a bridge and rugged coastline
Big Sur showing rugged coastline, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Bixby Bridge which includes a bridge
McWay Falls which includes general coastal views, a sandy beach and rugged coastline

Where to stay in Big Sur

Awesome ride through the PCH above the clouds!

Lucia

You'll enjoy the mountain views and seaside views in Lucia. You might want to make time for a stop at New Camaldoli Hermitage or Limekiln State Park.

Lucia
Big Sur showing signage

Big Sur Village

If you're spending some time in Big Sur Village, Andrew Molera State Park and Los Padres National Forest are top sights worth seeing.

Big Sur Village
View of the coast along part of Big Sur on a clear day

Posts

If you're spending some time in Posts, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Los Padres National Forest are top sights worth seeing.

Posts
Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort

4.5 out of 5
48123 Highway One Big Sur CA
The price is NT$51,091 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
NT$51,091
NT$60,110 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Big Sur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions The Henry Miller Memorial Library and Big ...
9/10 Wonderful! (338 reviews)
Alway a beautiful place to stay at. The staff is exceptional in all areas.

Reviewed on 2025/4/9

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort
Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge

3 out of 5
47225 Highway One Big Sur CA
The price is NT$4,849 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
NT$4,849
NT$5,528 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Big Sur. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent location, close to trails, great pool, fireplace and dining on site.

Reviewed on 2025/12/29

Big Sur Lodge
Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn

5 out of 5
47900 Highway 1 Big Sur CA
The price is NT$68,482 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
NT$68,482
NT$76,055 total
Jan 13 - Jan 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Big Sur. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Big Sur Spirit Garden and The Henry Miller ...
10/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Heaven on earth. Everything was incredible from the gorgeous room, grounds and view to the delicious food at the restaurant and in the room. Star gazing was so fun and the falconry another experience of a lifetime. Thank you to the staff to making our stay so comfortable. It was such a treat.

Reviewed on 2025/12/14

Post Ranch Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Little European Lodge

Little European Lodge

3.5 out of 5
45 W Carmel Valley Rd Carmel Valley CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Carmel Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (61 reviews)
The room/bathroom is clean and we were provided with sufficient toiletries, new towels, k-pods, bottled water, etc. Our only problem is the lump at the center of the King size bed.

Reviewed on 2025/12/8

Little European Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Big Sur

4.7
Top Destination
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5 - Excellent 75%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 21%
3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Big Sur is a beautiul place to visit and stay, but Ventana was way too expensive! Do to this reason, probably won't return.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The place is beautiful. Even with the bumps in the road I am happy that I went.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Your cellphone coverage fluctuates : plan ahead !

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I have anyways wanted to visit Big Sur and it did not disappoint. Truly magical!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Thought Big Sur was a great place over all but was diluted through my bad experience at Big Sur Lodge

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Great place if your looking to go off the grid. If your a person that values your wifi, might not be for you?

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