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
Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge

3 out of 5
47225 Highway One Big Sur CA
The price is AED 510 per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
AED 510
AED 584 total
7 Jan - 8 January 2026
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! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room. Great staff. Great location.

Reviewed on 19 December 2025

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 AED 5,877 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
AED 5,877
AED 6,920 total
12 Jan - 13 January 2026
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 9 April 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 AED 7,989 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
AED 7,989
AED 8,872 total
18 Jan - 19 January 2026
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 14 December 2025

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
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)
everything first-rate

Reviewed on 25 December 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! (87 reviews)
Amazing house. Very clean, updated and plenty of space for two adults and 4 teenagers. Great communication from the host. Fully stocked kitchen was a plus!

Reviewed on 23 December 2025

Monterey Bay Ocean Peak Home Near Carmel & Pebble Beach 4 Bed 3.5 Bath & AC
Oceanview Designer Beach House 2 Free Movie Passes license #0366

Oceanview Designer Beach House 2 Free Movie Passes license #0366

Pacific Grove CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (245 reviews)
The location was the amenity.We could walk wherever we wanted.The apartment had everything we wanted.And the free passes to the Aquarium was an added bonus.

Reviewed on 7 November 2025

Oceanview Designer Beach House 2 Free Movie Passes license #0366
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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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?