Big Sur

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.

If a place has one of the “best drives on earth”, you’d be mad not to check it out.

Big Sur is a 137-kilometre stretch of Californian coastline. It’s rugged, wild and spectacular — bucket list material. Take a car or motorbike around its winding route, or hike along streams in the valleys and wildflower fields, scanning for the best mountain vistas. If you’re patient, you might get a glimpse of some migrating sea life or birds of prey. Big Sur has cast its spell on many a big name (Jack Kerouac and Clint Eastwood for starters) let it work its magic on you.

Where to stay in Big Sur

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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.

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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026

Big Sur Lodge
Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge

2.5 out of 5
62400 California 1 Big Sur CA
The price is P20,620 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
P20,620
P22,890 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
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! (207 reviews)
"Parking was great, view was great, room was clean. Can’t ask for much more"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

Lucia Lodge
Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn

5 out of 5
47900 Highway 1 Big Sur CA
The price is P155,818 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
P155,818
P172,970 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
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 ...
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.
Quaint Carmel - Bungalow Close to Beach

Quaint Carmel - Bungalow Close to Beach

3 out of 5
24584 Guadalupe St, Carmel-by-the-sea, Carmel CA
Stay at this condo in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)
"Simple - clean - easy - would stay again"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026

Quaint Carmel - Bungalow Close to Beach
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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