Glen Oaks Big Sur

Modern, ranch-style lodging offering rustic-chic rooms, suites & treehouses, plus pools & a spa. Set on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this upscale, ranch-style boutique hotel is 1.6 miles from the Henry Miller Memorial Library. The rustic-chic, TV-free rooms, suites and tree-houses have private decks with mountain or ocean views, and wood-burning fireplaces. They also have free minibars and Wi-Fi, plus iPod docks. Some have indoor and outdoor spa pools. Free perks include full breakfast and loaner cars, as well as yoga, meditation and star-gazing classes. Other amenities include a spa with 2 cliff-top infinity pools, a swimming pool and a fitness center. There's also a polished restaurant offering ocean-view dining.

Bixby Bridge is a stunning concrete marvel soaring over a rugged canyon, offering breathtaking ocean views and perfect photo ops, especially at sunset.

Expansive all-inclusive, adults-only property with modern American dining, a spa & 2 outdoor pools. Featuring views of the Pacific Ocean, this luxe adults-only, all-inclusive resort on 164 acres off the Pacific Coast Highway is 0.5 miles from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and 30 miles from Monterey. Elegant suites have flat-screens and Wi-Fi; some offer hot tubs or fireplaces. There's a modern American restaurant and bar, as well as 2 outdoor pools, a spa and a serene Japanese onsen. Other amenities include a gym and a comprehensive activity calendar.

At the edge of a cliff in Big Sur, Sierra Mar offers diners stunning ocean views through expansive windows and a fine Californian prix fixe menu that changes seasonally.

Storied retreat center on the cliffs of Big Sur offering spiritual workshops, hot springs & massage.

Nestled at the Big Sur River Inn, this quirky convenience store serves up oversized breakfast burritos and hot sandwiches, perfect for a roadside pit stop.

Posh suites with private decks & fireplaces, plus a sleek restaurant, outdoor pools & a spa. Set on 500 acres in Carmel Valley, this upscale resort is 3 miles from hiking and biking in Garland Ranch Regional Park and 9 miles from the ocean at Carmel Bay. Sophisticated suites feature fireplaces and private decks, plus flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, iPod docks and Keurig coffeemakers. Some suites add kitchenettes or separate dining areas. There's a spa, a golf course and 9 tennis courts, plus 2 outdoor saltwater pools, a gym and a business center. Dining options include a sleek organic restaurant, a grill eatery and a cafe.

Nestled in Carmel Valley, this upscale golf resort offers stylish Ranch-style rooms, relaxing activities, delicious bites, and stunning views for a perfect getaway.

Discover a stunning coastal gem near Monterey, where lush trails meet breathtaking ocean views and wildlife encounters, perfect for leisurely hikes and seaside fun.

Escape to Big Sur Lodge, where cozy cabins beneath towering redwoods offer a serene retreat with hiking access, an outdoor pool, and a charming restaurant.