Big Sur River Inn

Nestled among redwoods, this historic inn from the 1930s offers cozy, rustic rooms and a charming restaurant serving delicious American comfort food.

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.

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.

Garrapata State Park is a breathtaking coastal gem with scenic hiking trails, stunning ocean views, and plenty of hidden spots for nature enthusiasts.

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.

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.

At Kai Fit, you'll find a welcoming community dedicated to fitness—clean facilities, top-notch equipment, and an uplifting vibe that makes working out fun.

Nestled on a bluff with jaw-dropping ocean views, this charming campsite offers cozy sites, friendly hosts, and a trail down to the beach.

Nestled in stunning Big Sur, this serene state park boasts 24 camping sites surrounded by majestic redwoods, ocean views, and easy access to hiking trails.

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