Esalen Institute

Hacienda Hay & Feed Co. is a vibrant community hub blending animal feed with local eats, festive events, and family fun—perfect for all ages!

Informal venue with a Californian cowboy vibe offering an array of breakfast dishes.

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.

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

Nestled on the Pacific Coast, this upscale waterfront hotel boasts elegant dining, stunning ocean views, spacious suites, and a heated outdoor pool.

Nestled above the Pacific, this serene glamping paradise features luxe yurts, ocean views, a heated pool, and exceptional dining for a restorative getaway.

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.

Eatery perched on a Big Sur cliffside offering California fare & a terrace with breathtaking 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 high above the unspoiled Big Sur coast, this tranquil Camaldolese Benedictine monastery offers serene retreats, stunning ocean views, and beloved fruitcakes.