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
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
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
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 ¥295,127 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
¥295,127
¥344,228 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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 Apr 9, 2025

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is ¥30,637 per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
¥30,637
¥36,436 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,808 reviews)
Staff member were welcoming.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,456 reviews)
Nice front desk

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

The Monterey Hotel
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.
Premium Central Big Sur location, pool & spa, spectacular south views, 5 acres

Premium Central Big Sur location, pool & spa, spectacular south views, 5 acres

Big Sur CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Big Sur. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions The Henry Miller Memorial Library ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
Total perfection!

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

Premium Central Big Sur location, pool & spa, spectacular south views, 5 acres
Monterey Bay Ocean Peak Home Near Carmel & Pebble Beach 4 Bed 3.5 Bath & AC

Monterey Bay Ocean Peak Home Near Carmel & Pebble Beach 4 Bed 3.5 Bath & AC

2 out of 5
Del Rey Oaks CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
The house was beautiful. We had everything we needed in the kitchen. We spent Thanksgiving there with family and it was centrally located to Carmel, Monterey, Pacific grove and the beach. The bedrooms were comfortable and we had everything we needed.

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Monterey Bay Ocean Peak Home Near Carmel & Pebble Beach 4 Bed 3.5 Bath & AC
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! (59 reviews)
Great place to stay. Middle of everything you go to Carmel Valley for. We will stay there again bery soon.

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

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
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 75%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 21%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
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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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