Pfeiffer Beach

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.

Escape to Big Sur Lodge, where cozy cabins beneath towering redwoods offer a serene retreat with hiking access, an outdoor pool, and a charming restaurant.

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

This charming organic produce market features a café serving delicious bites, a garden for picnics, and family-friendly fun all around.

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.

Unique fine arts venue in a converted water tank, with a rooftop cafe serving espresso & sandwiches.

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.

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

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.

Nestled in a charming, rustic lodge filled with eclectic knickknacks, this beloved spot serves up a menu of hearty American fare and local wines, perfect for any time of day.