Hotels in Big Sur, CA

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Big Sur, CA, United States
5 Apr — 6 Apr2
Big Sur, CA, United States
Fri 5/4
Sat 6/4
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Cheapest month:August
Most expensive month:December
Average price in Big Sur:$2,629/night
Cheapest price found:$172/night
Cheapest day:Saturday
Most expensive day:Thursday
$399 - $3,778
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$399 - $3,901
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Big Sur hotels

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47900 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA, United States
5.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
$2,474
Avg. per night
48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, United States
6.4 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$3,811
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Big Sur

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About Big Sur

Big Sur is a dramatic stretch of the California coast set between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Lucia Mountains. The landscapes are wild and rugged, with most of the coastline uninhabited. As you travel along the coast, you’ll discover sandy beaches, soaring sea cliffs, tumbling waterfalls and sun-dappled redwood forests. At either end of Big Sur are laid-back towns that attract artists, creatives and new-age hippies.

Things to do in Big Sur

Bixby Bridge stretches across Rainbow Canyon and is one of Big Sur’s most photographed landmarks. It was built in the 1930s by convict labourers and teeters 80 metres above the canyon. As you drive across the bridge, you’ll enjoy spectacular views over the sparkling Pacific Ocean.

Much of Big Sur is protected under state park status. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is home to McWay Falls, which cascades down a granite cliffside and onto the gold-sand beach. In Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, you can explore family-friendly hiking trails that wind through towering redwood groves.

Crescent-shaped Pfeiffer Beach will dazzle you with its dramatic rock formations and lavender-coloured sand. The northern end of the beach is clothing optional and great for getting rid of your tan lines. In winter, there’s a good chance of spotting whales breaching offshore. While Big Sur often enjoys blue skies and sunshine, this stretch of coast can also become engulfed in summer fog.

The Big Sur Discovery Centre in Andrew Molera State Park charts the fascinating history and ecology of the coastal stretch. Guided California condor tours offer more information on the majestic birds that soar above the skies of Big Sur.

Getting around Big Sur

Big Sur is best explored by car, with the drive taking as little as two hours without stops. A highway skirts the coastline and connects Carmel in the north with San Simeon in the south. The closest airports are in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Facts about staying in Big Sur

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  • What are the best hotels in Big Sur?

    Big Sur Lodge is a very popular hotel in Big Sur, with a score of 7.7 from 608 reviews. Big Sur Campground and Cabins (8.6 from 67 reviews) and Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort - Adults Only (9.4 from 42 reviews) are also highly rated Big Sur hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel near Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park?

    A good hotel close to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is Big Sur Lodge (rated 7.7/10 from 608 reviews).

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