Big Sur Taphouse

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.

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.

Eatery perched on a Big Sur cliffside offering California fare & a terrace with breathtaking views.

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.

Nestled along California's iconic Highway 1, this stunning park invites you for a quick hike to breathtaking coastal views and the picturesque McWay Falls.

Nestled in Carmel Valley Ranch, this cozy spot serves seasonal fare like lobster risotto and housemade specialties, all with stunning hillside views.

Hip, vintage-style rooms & cabins with free Wi-Fi in a motel with a laid-back, modern restaurant. On Highway 1 and a mile from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, this trendy retro-inspired motel with cabins is also 7 miles from Point Sur Lighthouse. The chic, vintage-style rooms feature gas fireplaces, free Wi-Fi, minifridges. All have rustic bathrooms with recycled stone flooring and walk-in showers; some add sofas and private patios. Cabins have living areas and kitchenettes or full kitchens; many have private courtyards/patios with fire pits. There are no TVs in the rooms or cabins. Amenities include outdoor seating areas and a relaxed, modern restaurant serving Californian cuisine.

Nestled among towering redwoods and right by the Big Sur River, this laid-back resort features cozy cabins and RV spots, perfect for families and nature lovers alike.

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