Big Sur Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Bixby Bridge showing a bridge, 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.

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹17,672 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹17,672
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,950 reviews)
"This is our most favorite place to stay when in Monterey. A few things I was disappointed in, When I went to take a shower on our 1st day of the trip there was no shower gel in the container. It was completely empty. I had to call housekeeper but they brought a new container immediately. There were ..."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Alila Ventana Big Sur, All Inclusive Adults Only
Alila Ventana Big Sur, All Inclusive Adults Only
4.5 out of 5
48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA
The price is ₹159,691 per night from 27 May to 28 May
₹159,691
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Big Sur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Pfeiffer ...
9/10 Wonderful! (332 reviews)
"I loved everything from the time we arrived to the time we left, and the staff was so polite. We will definitely be visiting again."

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2023

Alila Ventana Big Sur, All Inclusive Adults Only
Big Sur Lodge
Big Sur Lodge
3 out of 5
47225 Highway One, Big Sur, CA
The price is ₹23,296 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹23,296
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (890 reviews)
"Excellent location in the woods."

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2024

Big Sur 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
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool.
9/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
"Last minute reservation when I couldn’t get in much more expensive places. But it was clean, right in the village and the service was better than any hotel I’ve ever stayed in."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2023

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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5 Oct 2019

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

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