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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Big Sur, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort
4.4
/5
45 Review
Post Ranch Inn
4.8
/5
64 Review
Big Sur Lodge
4.1
/5
105 Review
Fernwood Resort
4.1
/5
13 Review
5 Acres Pool/Spa, Walk to All Big Sur Has to Offer
4.9
/5
5 Review
Big Sur River Inn
3.6
/5
18 Review
Big Sur Campground and Cabins
4.2
/5
446 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Big Sur dishes and foodie spots.
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Restaurant at Big Sur River Inn
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Barbecue
Avg. QAR112/person
Big Sur Roadhouse
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Western cuisine
Avg. QAR72/person
Fernwood Resort Bar & Grill
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Big Sur Village General Store & Burrito Bar
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Solstice
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Hog's Breath Inn
4.3
/5
7 Review
Seafood
Avg. QAR86/person
Carmel's Bistro Giovanni
4.4
/5
7 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. QAR64/person
Sushi Heaven
4.6
/5
7 Review
Asian cuisine
Avg. QAR105/person
Dametra Cafe
4.3
/5
6 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. QAR69/person
Fish Hopper
4.6
/5
9 Review
Seafood
Sea view
Avg. QAR138/person
Rio Grill
4.4
/5
7 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. QAR78/person
California Pizza Kitchen at Monterey
4.2
/5
6 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. QAR73/person
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Private Car Tour to Explore the Full California Panorama! Customized Chinese Private Car Service from San Francisco
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Popular Scenic Hotels Near Big Sur
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Highlands Inn, a Destination by Hyatt
8.4
/5
117 Review
Villa Mara Carmel
9.8
/5
101 Review
Hotel Via
9.3
/5
116 Review
1 Hotel San Francisco
8.9
/5
118 Review
Four Seasons Hotel Embarcadero
9.1
/5
45 Review
The Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square
9.1
/5
47 Review
Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa
9.2
/5
107 Review
Napa River Inn
9.3
/5
103 Review
River Terrace Inn
8.9
/5
105 Review
Napa Valley Lodge
9.4
/5
108 Review
Harvest Inn
9.5
/5
104 Review
Le Petit Pali St Helena
9.6
/5
51 Review
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La Playa Hotel
8.8
/5
105 Review
Fairmont San Francisco
9.2
/5
137 Review
Sutter Mansion
9.2
/5
69 Review
Carneros Resort and Spa
9.2
/5
45 Review
White House Napa
9.2
/5
76 Review
Napa River Inn
9.3
/5
103 Review
Senza Hotel
9.0
/5
112 Review
Dr Wilkinsons Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs a Member of Design Hotels
9.2
/5
99 Review
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Hotel Valencia Santana Row
9.4
/5
117 Review
Enchante Boutique Hotel
8.9
/5
56 Review
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
8.1
/5
73 Review
el PRADO
9.4
/5
116 Review
Park James
9.2
/5
112 Review
Grand Hyatt at SFO
9.4
/5
129 Review
Hotel Cerro, Autograph Collection
9.0
/5
89 Review
The St. Regis San Francisco
9.6
/5
117 Review
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
9.1
/5
125 Review
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
9.0
/5
126 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
8.6
/5
63 Review
ANDAZ NAPA, BY HYATT
8.9
/5
106 Review
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Bernardus Lodge & Spa
9.5
/5
74 Review
The Quail Lodge
9.7
/5
130 Review
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa
8.6
/5
51 Review
Lodge at Pebble Beach
8.4
/5
12 Review
Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa
9.1
/5
63 Review
InterContinental Hotels THE CLEMENT MONTEREY by IHG
9.0
/5
144 Review
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.5
/5
100 Review
CordeValle
9.6
/5
35 Review
Signia by Hilton San Jose
8.1
/5
124 Review
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
9.6
/5
53 Review
The Ameswell Hotel
8.3
/5
139 Review
The Clement Palo Alto
9.8
/5
43 Review
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Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
9.1
/5
80 Review
Highlands Inn, a Destination by Hyatt
8.4
/5
117 Review
Villa Mara Carmel
9.8
/5
101 Review
L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux
9.1
/5
83 Review
Seascape Beach Resort
9.0
/5
103 Review
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
9.2
/5
104 Review
Chaminade Resort & Spa
8.4
/5
102 Review
The Inn at Saratoga, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
9.0
/5
102 Review
San Jose Marriott
8.7
/5
120 Review
The Westin San Jose
8.6
/5
121 Review
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
8.9
/5
121 Review
Hyatt Centric Mountain View
9.3
/5
126 Review
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Popular Types of Attractions in Big Sur
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Night view
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Sightseeing bus
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Historical attractions
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Nature and wildlife
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Beaches and shores
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Natural scenery
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Mountain climbing
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Cultural institutions
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Science & technology museums
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Themed exhibition halls
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Museums
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Parks
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Performances
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Concerts
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Exhibitions
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Farms and pastures
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Mountain climbing
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Cycling
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Hiking
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Water sports
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Big Sur Roadhouse
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The 2-day small group tour from San Francisco to Los Angeles was a fantastic experience! The Mercedes minivan, seating no more than 13 people, was spacious and comfortable, with absolutely no...
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Big Sur Bixby Bridge to McWay Falls Turnouts Redwood Meets Turquoise Bay — Is Highway 1 Still Worth
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California Highway 1: a must-drive with no regrets
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The two-day California Highway 1 trip was totally worth it! Starting from San Francisco, we drove south towards Los Angeles. The Big Sur coastline truly lived up to its name, with cliffs and azure sea.
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