Big Sur

Travel Guide

A coastal landscape with turquoise waters, rocky cliffs, and a waterfall.
A coastal highway with a bridge over the ocean, surrounded by cliffs and greenery.
A coastal landscape with a waterfall, rocky cliffs, and a sandy beach.
A large concrete bridge with arches spanning a deep gorge.
A coastal landscape with a rocky cliff, a beach, and turquoise waters.

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.

Where to stay in Big Sur

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Lucia

You'll enjoy the mountain views and seaside views in Lucia. You might want to make time for a stop at New Camaldoli Hermitage or Limekiln State Park.

Big Sur Village

If you're spending some time in Big Sur Village, Andrew Molera State Park and Los Padres National Forest are top sights worth seeing.

Posts

While visiting Posts, you might make a stop by sights like Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Los Padres National Forest.

Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn

5 out of 5
47900 Highway 1 Big Sur CA
The price is RM8,061 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM8,061
RM8,955 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Big Sur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and The Henry ...
10/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"would prefer not to give details"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Post Ranch Inn
Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge

3 out of 5
62400 California 1 Big Sur CA
The price is RM992 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
RM992
RM1,103 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Big Sur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions New Camaldoli Hermitage and Limekiln State Wilderness are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (229 reviews)
"We wanted a hotel near Big Sur. This was 40 min away. No wifi in the area so finding it in the dark was near impossible. The listing should give a mile reading on the remote road. Expedia should not consider this big sur. There should be some warnings about how difficult it is to find in the dark. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Lucia Lodge
Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge

3 out of 5
47225 Highway One Big Sur CA
The price is RM731 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
RM731
RM830 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Worn out facility. No dinner service."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

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.
Carmel Dolores Cottages

Carmel Dolores Cottages

3 out of 5
2 Dolores St Carmel CA
Stay at this cottage in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Very clean, cozy, well appointed cottage, perfect for our overnight trip to Carmel, can't wait to come back!!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Carmel Dolores Cottages
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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