Big Sur Village Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Big Sur which includes signage
Big Sur which includes signage
Big Sur Village
Big Sur which includes general coastal views and rugged coastline
Partington Cove featuring general coastal views and rocky coastline as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park showing mountains, a sandy beach and landscape views

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Hike, camp or picnic among the redwood trees, waterfalls and dramatic coastal cliffs that have inspired artists, poets and writers for the past century.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Pfeiffer Beach

Pfeiffer Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Pfeiffer Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Big Sur. Amble around this romantic area's seaside or seek out the hiking trails.

Pfeiffer Beach
McWay Falls

McWay Falls

Walk to this pretty waterfall, stand at viewpoints with superb coastal views and spot varied wildlife in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

McWay Falls
Partington Cove featuring a gorge or canyon, forest scenes and general coastal views

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

You can take time to visit Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park during your travels to Big Sur. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out its hiking trails.

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Sand Dollar Beach

Sand Dollar Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sand Dollar Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Big Sur. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside or seek out the hiking trails.

Sand Dollar Beach
Limekiln State Park

Limekiln State Park

You can take time to visit Limekiln State Park during your travels to Big Sur. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the hiking trails.

Limekiln State Park

Activities

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

NZ$35
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Big Sur Electric Bike Tour Along Old Coast Road

Big Sur Electric Bike Tour Along Old Coast Road

NZ$304
per adult
Big Sur Electric Bike Tour Along Old Coast Road
Bixby Bridge

Big Sur McWay Falls opt 4 or 5 Hour Private Tour

NZ$552
per adult
Big Sur McWay Falls opt 4 or 5 Hour Private Tour
Catch the sunset over the ocean in the winter

Big Sur's Old Coast Road eBike Tour

NZ$434
per adult
Big Sur's Old Coast Road eBike Tour
Big Sur's Old Coast Road E-Bike Tour

Big Sur's Old Coast Road E-Bike Tour

NZ$434
per adult
Big Sur's Old Coast Road E-Bike Tour
Guided full-day Big Sur hiking adventure with lunch

4 hour Big Sur hiking adventure to world class coastal beauty!

NZ$373
per adult
4 hour Big Sur hiking adventure to world class coastal beauty!
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Our pick of the best Big Sur Village Hotel Deals

The Quail

The Quail

4 out of 5
8205 VALLEY GREENS DRIVE, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$669 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$669
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
The staffs are so friendly, room is super clean. The property is so beautiful, we feel safe to walk around at night.

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

The Quail
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
One Old Ranch Road, Carmel, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$939 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$939
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (773 reviews)
Beautiful grounds, golf course & tennis available

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

4 out of 5
120 Highland Dr, Carmel, CA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$608 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$608
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (804 reviews)
Room was spotless, staff wonderful. One minor issue, valet did answer the phone, had to walk to them.

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge

3 out of 5
47225 Highway One, Big Sur, CA
The price is NZ$252 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$252
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (1,001 reviews)
Place was in Big Sur Park, great for hiking which is what we went for. Cabin was clean but did smell like fireplace smoke. No internet or TV but again that was well noted before going..

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Big Sur Lodge
Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn

Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn

4 out of 5
120 Highlands Drive, Carmel, CA
The price is NZ$695 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
NZ$695
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions 17-Mile Drive and Point Lobos State Natural ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (166 reviews)
Kind staff and AMAZING views! A hidden GEM

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn
Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn

5 out of 5
47900 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
The price is NZ$3,804 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
NZ$3,804
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Big Sur. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Big Sur Spirit ...
10/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Exceptional place.

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Post Ranch Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Big Sur Village

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Posts

While visiting Posts, you might make a stop by sights like Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Los Padres National Forest.

Posts
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Lucia

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

Lucia

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