"This resort gives uncommon indulgence with exclusivity—just 59 airy suites, each with their own secluded balcony with views out onto the majesty of Big Sur, with its dramatic bluffs set over crashing waves on isolated beaches and its towering redwood forests. Set on 160 remote acres, Alila Ventana Big Sur is a getaway in the truest sense. At its restaurant, the Sur House, hyperlocal dining takes center stage, with fish from Morro Bay and chicken and beef from nearby Central Coast farms, and of course a selection of wines from their 10,000-bottle cellar to wash things down. While traditional adventures like hiking and biking can be had, Ventana's quirky array of experiences include axe throwing, “Vinyasa and vinyl yoga,” beekeeping experiences, personal astrology readings, and a drive through Big Sur’s iconic Highway 1 in one of Ventana’s 40 classic cars, from vintage Porsche Spyders to classic Volkswagen vans."
