Esalen Institute

Seasonal, locally sourced Californian cuisine is offered all day in a modern-rustic setting.

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

Creative American comfort food, wood-fired pizzas & fresh pastries & desserts in a rustic setting.

Escape to Andrew Molera State Park, where scenic trails weave through stunning meadows and beaches, offering serene camping and breathtaking coastal views.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.