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.

Alila Ventana Big Sur

Alila Ventana Big Sur

4.5 out of 5
48123 Highway One Big Sur CA
The price is P120,473 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P120,473
P140,315 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Big Sur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Pfeiffer ...
9/10 Wonderful! (343 reviews)
"We really loved our stay with one exception. A woodpecker would wake us up daily between 6am-6:30am pecking loudly on the outside of our suite (#58). We asked if anything could be done but there wasn’t and it was a common occurrence. We would love to go back if we can be sure we could sleep in."

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Alila Ventana Big Sur
Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn

5 out of 5
47900 Highway 1 Big Sur CA
The price is P155,598 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
P155,598
P172,726 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
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! (42 reviews)
"Very good experience"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

Post Ranch Inn
Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge

2.5 out of 5
62400 California 1 Big Sur CA
The price is P24,298 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P24,298
P26,954 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)
"On the edge of a cliff."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

Lucia Lodge
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.
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

4 out of 5
75 Willow Ridge Palm Desert CA
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,534 reviews)
"The place is nice clean and has everything you need to home cook light meals, the BBQ areas are nice!! The only thing I wasn’t happy about it is that they gave us the room 1:30hours after check in time 4:00pm, the day we left they asked us to leave on time 10:00am. So,,, to me it’s not fair at all ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

3 out of 5
2620 Jones St San Francisco CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,312 reviews)
"Estuvo muy bien de todo sobre todo la ubicación"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

3.5 out of 5
701 A St San Diego CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,127 reviews)
"Nice stay. We had a rental car, the self pay was $50 daily! The entrance and exit from the garage was slightly challenging. Overall a great stay."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
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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