Big Sur Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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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

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

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Big Sur Village

If you're spending some time in Big Sur Village, Los Padres National Forest and Big Sur River Inn are top sights worth seeing.

Big Sur Village
Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge

3 out of 5
47225 Highway One Big Sur CA
Stay at this hotel in Big Sur. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Clean room, super peaceful and relaxing.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Big Sur Lodge
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 NZ$3,330 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$3,330
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Big Sur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions The Henry Miller Memorial Library and Big Sur ...
9/10 Wonderful! (338 reviews)
Alway a beautiful place to stay at. The staff is exceptional in all areas.

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2025

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort
Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn

5 out of 5
47900 Highway 1 Big Sur CA
The price is NZ$4,042 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$4,042
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Big Sur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Big Sur Spirit Garden and The Henry Miller Memorial ...
10/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
Room had no heat but we were taken care of and moved to a beautiful suite. Yoga classes well run on time Yurt was warm. Drivers prompt professionals we had lots of rides because of RAIN food was super delicious much better than Vantanna

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

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.
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
Stay at this beach holiday home in Big Sur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions The Henry Miller Memorial Library and Big ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
everything first-rate

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Premium Central Big Sur location, pool & spa, spectacular south views, 5 acres
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (62 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 8 Dec 2025

Little European Lodge
Big Sur Lodge-Style House in Carmel with PANORAMIC Ocean, Bay & Valley VIEWS!

Big Sur Lodge-Style House in Carmel with PANORAMIC Ocean, Bay & Valley VIEWS!

Carmel-By-The-Sea CA
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
Wonderful Stay — Highly RecommendWe had an amazing stay at this beautiful home. The views are truly incredible, and the house itself is thoughtfully updated with a well‑appointed kitchen, great common areas, and very comfortable bedrooms. The home sits on a hill, so you do need to be able to handle ...

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Big Sur Lodge-Style House in Carmel with PANORAMIC Ocean, Bay & Valley VIEWS!
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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