Big Sur Travel Guide

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Big Sur
Big Sur
Big Sur
Big Sur
Big Sur

If a place has one of the “best drives on earth”, you’d be mad not to check it out.

Big Sur is a 137-kilometre stretch of Californian coastline. It’s rugged, wild and spectacular — bucket list material. Take a car or motorbike around its winding route, or hike along streams in the valleys and wildflower fields, scanning for the best mountain vistas. If you’re patient, you might get a glimpse of some migrating sea life or birds of prey. Big Sur has cast its spell on many a big name (Jack Kerouac and Clint Eastwood for starters) let it work its magic on you.

Where to stay in Big Sur

Lucia

Lucia

You'll enjoy the mountain views and seaside views in Lucia. You might want to make time for a stop at New Camaldoli Hermitage or Limekiln State Park.

Lucia
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Big Sur Village

If you're spending some time in Big Sur Village, Los Padres National Forest and Big Sur River Inn are top sights worth seeing.

Big Sur Village
Posts

Posts

While visiting Posts, you might make a stop by sights like Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Los Padres National Forest.

Posts
Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge

3 out of 5
47225 Highway One Big Sur CA
The price is AU$249 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
AU$249
23 Apr - 24 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Big Sur. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
The staff were helpful and the location is great!

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Big Sur Lodge
Alila Ventana Big Sur

Alila Ventana Big Sur

4.5 out of 5
48123 Highway One Big Sur CA
The price is AU$2,802 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$2,802
20 Apr - 21 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Big Sur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and The Henry Miller ...
9/10 Wonderful! (340 reviews)
Yes it was excellent

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Alila Ventana Big Sur
Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn

5 out of 5
47900 Highway 1 Big Sur CA
The price is AU$3,908 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$3,908
27 Apr - 28 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Big Sur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Big Sur Spirit Garden ...
Post Ranch Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Premium Central Big Sur location, pool & spa, spectacular south views, 5 acres

Premium Central Big Sur location, pool & spa, spectacular south views, 5 acres

Big Sur CA
Stay at this beach holiday home in Big Sur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Pfeiffer ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
The view is outstanding. Can’t beat the serenity here. House was well decorated and super clean. We had a great time.

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Premium Central Big Sur location, pool & spa, spectacular south views, 5 acres
Big Sur-Style Lodge in Carmel - PANORAMIC VIEWS! Hot-Tub, Game Room/Pool & Dogs

Big Sur-Style Lodge in Carmel - PANORAMIC VIEWS! Hot-Tub, Game Room/Pool & Dogs

Carmel-By-The-Sea CA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (135 reviews)
Callie met our expectations and beyond. We were most impressed with kitchen equipment, the outdoor fire pit, game room supplies, comfy beds and living room set up where we enjoyed the wonderful view. Our two dogs found the dog run and enclosed yard a plus. The place had plenty of parking for our ...

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Big Sur-Style Lodge in Carmel - PANORAMIC VIEWS! Hot-Tub, Game Room/Pool & Dogs
Oceanview Designer Beach House 2 Free Movie Passes license #0366

Oceanview Designer Beach House 2 Free Movie Passes license #0366

Pacific Grove CA
Stay at this beach condo in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (290 reviews)
The location was wonderful across from the bay. We were surprised to find the large microwave was broken, the small countertop microwave was adequate but complicated lock system was challenging, the toaster was also not working. Taking into account we dealt with the son of the owner as his mother ...

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Oceanview Designer Beach House 2 Free Movie Passes license #0366
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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