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 ₹14,664 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
₹14,664
₹16,622 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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! (1,001 reviews)
"It’s a state park, not a 5-star hotel. It allowed us to stay near beauty and we are thankful."

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025

Big Sur Lodge
Post Ranch Inn
Post Ranch Inn
5 out of 5
47900 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
The price is ₹126,529 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
₹126,529
₹140,668 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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 Big Sur Spirit ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"Amazing get away"

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2025

Post Ranch Inn
Lucia Lodge
Lucia Lodge
3 out of 5
62400 California 1, Big Sur, CA
The price is ₹20,006 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
₹20,006
₹22,237 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (42 reviews)
"A hidden gem that is a pragmatic abode for couples or individual travelers that want to spend most of their time exploring the vast beauty of the central coast but have a clean and cozy place to rest up. One would be hard pressed to find a better view!"

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025

Lucia 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.
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! (41 reviews)
"Corola the property manager was amazing. The power had gone out in the area right before we got there, she was going to get us lanterns but it came back on so we called and let her know. Unfortunately the power only stayed on for 15 mins and then went back out the rest of the night. We disnt want ..."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2024

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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