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
Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge

3 out of 5
47225 Highway One Big Sur CA
The price is AED 490 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
AED 490
AED 561 total
9 Dec - 10 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! (1,006 reviews)
The location is perfect for hiking. A nice breakfast place and gift store added to the experience. Plenty of hot water, comfortable beds and a nice fireplace.

Reviewed on 13 November 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 7,713 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
AED 7,713
AED 8,953 total
10 Dec - 11 Dec
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! (337 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
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is AED 725 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
AED 725
AED 863 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (2,787 reviews)
The staff member who checked us in early was so kind to my children and wanted us to have a great time. Our room was very nice and bright! The hotel is so close to the warf and lots of food. It made it very easy with kids not having to get in and out of a car.

Reviewed on 18 November 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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 5 November 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 WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (57 reviews)
Great stay!
My husband and I loved our stay here. The room was clean, the bed was comfy, and it was great to have a mini fridge, microwave and Keurig in the room. Communication from staff was great as well. We were happily surprised at what a cute little town this was. We visited Pelio winery and listened to ...

Reviewed on 15 September 2025

Little European Lodge
One Double Bed Cottage

One Double Bed Cottage

Carmel-by-the-Sea CA
Stay at this cottage in Carmel. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (37 reviews)
Not fancy but all we needed,clean close to town, updated older cottages

Reviewed on 10 August 2025

One Double Bed Cottage
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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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?