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 ₹14,692 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
₹14,692
₹16,716 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,018 reviews)
"Our cabin was very peaceful and comfortable and we appreciated the beautiful location in the forest and easy access to the state park hiking trails. On the day of our visit the lodge cafe was only doing takeaway service due to staff shortage and we felt the quality and quantity of food was not worth ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Big Sur Lodge
Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort

4.5 out of 5
48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA
The price is ₹163,390 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
₹163,390
₹181,566 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (337 reviews)
"Alway a beautiful place to stay at. The staff is exceptional in all areas."

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2025

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
The price is ₹19,430 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
₹19,430
₹23,059 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,740 reviews)
"Love this place. Easiest access to everything. Valet is awesome, very attentive. Only place we stay."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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! (56 reviews)
Great stay!
"My husband and I loved our stay here. The room was clean, the bed was comfy, and it was great to have a mini fridge, microwave and Keurig in the room. Communication from staff was great as well. We were happily surprised at what a cute little town this was. We visited Pelio winery and listened to ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 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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