Big Sur, CA

Travel Guide

A coastal landscape with turquoise waters, rocky cliffs, and a waterfall.
A coastal highway with a bridge over the ocean, surrounded by cliffs and greenery.
A coastal landscape with a waterfall, rocky cliffs, and a sandy beach.
A large concrete bridge with arches spanning a deep gorge.
A coastal landscape with a rocky cliff, a beach, and turquoise waters.

Where to stay in Big Sur

Find the best Big Sur areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

Posts

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

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 our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Big Sur Lodge
Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge

2.5 out of 5
62400 California 1 Big Sur CA
The price is AED 1,093 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
AED 1,093
AED 1,214 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Big Sur. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions New Camaldoli Hermitage and Limekiln State Wilderness are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (205 reviews)
"It was a great location a total of ten rooms. It was comfortable. Room was clean,quality bedding and towels. The carpet could use a steam cleaning. Other than that. Customer service via-email was great!!"

Reviewed on 17 August 2026

Lucia Lodge
Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn

5 out of 5
47900 Highway 1 Big Sur CA
The price is AED 9,274 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
AED 9,274
AED 10,295 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Big Sur. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Pfeiffer ...
10/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
"Beautiful property surrounded by wonderful redwood forest trails and great amenities (pool, yurt, gym, hot tub). We stayed in a wonderful cabin room with an awesome pacific ocean view. We were celebrating our anniversary there, but unfortunately our stay was cut short by a distant forest fire. We ..."

Reviewed on 17 August 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
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Big Sur. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Pfeiffer ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (109 reviews)
"Truly impressive place. Small issues but immediate help from host was provided."

Reviewed on 6 August 2026

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

Single Queen Cottage

Carmel-by-the-Sea CA
Stay at this cottage in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (53 reviews)
"Place is dingy and run down, loud neighbors and overall a cheap experience"

Reviewed on 11 August 2026

Single Queen Cottage
Unique Off-Grid experience with Stunning Views Close to Wine Tasting

Unique Off-Grid experience with Stunning Views Close to Wine Tasting

Carmel Valley CA
Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bernardus Winery and Bernardus Winery Tasting Room are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"This is a very unique place. I absolutely loved the fact of how remote it is. It’s amazing to not hear a soul and be literally in nature. Firepit hot tub and a lovely set of neigbours in a friendly goat and a few sheep. I really loved this place"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Unique Off-Grid experience with Stunning Views Close to Wine Tasting
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.

Stay near popular Big Sur attractions