Big Sur Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

McWay Falls which includes a sandy beach, a bay or harbour and rugged coastline
Bixby Bridge showing a bridge, rugged coastline and general coastal views
Big Sur
Bixby Bridge featuring a bridge
McWay Falls featuring a sandy beach, rugged coastline and general coastal views
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.

Big Sur Lodge
Big Sur Lodge
3 out of 5
47225 Highway One, Big Sur, CA
The price is ₹13,478 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
₹13,478
₹15,307 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Peaceful lodges and easy access to trails"

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2025

Big Sur Lodge
Lucia Lodge
Lucia Lodge
3 out of 5
62400 California 1, Big Sur, CA
The price is ₹20,893 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
₹20,893
₹23,217 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 3-star lodge in Big Sur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions New Camaldoli Hermitage and Limekiln State Wilderness ...
9/10 Wonderful! (47 reviews)
"Beautiful location and the space is quaint. The cabins are so cozy, and there are several beautiful spots to see the sunrise, sunset and all the stars. Dreamy space, and close to several trails."

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025

Lucia Lodge
Post Ranch Inn
Post Ranch Inn
5 out of 5
47900 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
The price is ₹125,029 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
₹125,029
₹139,000 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Big Sur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Pfeiffer ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"Amazing get away"

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2025

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.
Little European Lodge
Little European Lodge
3.5 out of 5
45 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Carmel Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
"Very clean. Pictures online don’t do it justice"

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2025

Little European Lodge
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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The drive and views are second to none. No wonder the road gets closed occasionally!

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