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 ₹30,854 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹30,854
₹34,592 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Big Sur. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice that place was quiet and had skylight in room to wake one up at the beginning of dawn. Close to hiking to see redwoods! Dining was good and staff overall was friendly and communicative. One issue is the access road which is narrow and has large trees with only a couple of pullover spots for ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Big Sur Lodge
Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge

3 out of 5
62400 California 1, Big Sur, CA
The price is ₹26,067 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹26,067
₹28,949 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (81 reviews)
"Great Grreat view. Tried to call several times to speak with somone about"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Lucia 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 ₹189,654 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹189,654
₹219,626 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (334 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
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! (51 reviews)
"We loved this cute Inn! We definitely would stay here again."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 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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