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Lodging Guide to Big Sur
 Thirteen miles south of Carmel stands one of the world's highest single-span concrete arch bridges, Bixby Bridge. Its beauty is matched only by the ocean waves crashing on the rocky coastline below. Reaching over 260 feet high and over 700 feet long, it is a structural masterpiece, and probably the most photographed object along the coastal route. Highway 1 in Big Sur is part of the National Scenic Byways Program and is a designated American National Scenic Byway.It is here, at the rivermouth that flows under the Bixby Bridge, that the endangered California Sea Otter was rediscovered playfully frolicking in the kelp beds and rescued from "extinction." October 2007 marks 75 years that the Bixby Bridge has allowed travelers to easily traverse the Big Sur coastline. Learn more about the Bixby Bridge in Big Sur.. Join us for the premiere presentation of the Big Sur Food and Wine Festival, November 5-8, 2009   Download our local Big Sur Visitors Guide, in Adobe PDF. (1.8Mb)NOTE: The Big Sur Chamber of Commerce does not monitor lodging availability. You need to call each one individually to check on availability.  |
BIG SUR LODGING, SPAS, HOTELS, CABINS
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| Big Sur Campground & Cabins | (831) 667-2322 Year-round family camping among the redwood trees along the Big Sur river. Inner tube rentals for floating on the Big Sur river. Store, laundry, playground and basketball court. Tent camping with hot showers. RV camping with water and electric hook-ups as well as a dump station. Fishing (November - February). Restaurants, gift shops, beach and trail access are all nearby. You'll find a variety of cabins, including tent cabins and A-Frame cabins. Many with fully equipped kitchens. Tenters Welcome - Rental accommodations - Credit Cards Accepted. AAA approved-reservations accepted-open all year. RV sites. |
| Big Sur Lodge | (800) 424-4787, (831) 667-3100 Located in ancient groves of redwoods and oaks in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Gorgeous views of the Santa Lucia Mountains, 61 cottage style units, many with fireplaces and/or kitchens, can accommodate up to 6 people. Resort includes scenic Big Sur River and hiking trails, seasonal heated pool, gift shop, restaurant & general store. While staying at the Big Sur Lodge you have free access to the following state parks in Big Sur: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Andrew Molera State Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and Point Lobos State Reserve. Check in early and go exploring the local state parks! View video of the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Low (30kbps), Medium (100kbps), High (>200kbps) |
| Big Sur River Inn |
  (800) 548-3610, (831) 667-2700 Featuring 20 cozy guest rooms, restaurant and bar, and a heated swimming pool on the Big Sur River. Also features a gas station and general store stocked with natural foods and convenience items. High speed wireless internet access is available on the property in the area around the back deck and lawn next to the river. |
| Deetjen's Big Sur Inn | (831) 667-2377 Offering lodging in a quaint Norwegian-style setting. Nestled in the redwoods of Castro Canyon, the inn has 20 rooms. Advanced reservations suggested. |
| Esalen Institute | (831) 667-3000 The pioneering Big Sur educational institute dedicated to personal and social transformation. Weekend and 5-day programs are offered year round. Natural hot springs by the ocean. Catalog available on request by calling (831) 667-3005 NEW: Catalog now available for download from their website. |
| Fernwood Resort | (831) 667-2422 Twelve unit motel with fireplaces. Bar and Redwood Grill Restaurant, tavern atmosphere, outside deck in the redwoods, espresso bar, general store with picnicking and camping supplies. Tent Cabins on the Big Sur River. Campground located in a Redwood forest on the banks of the Big Sur River. TV/VCR video & DVD rental. Home of a rare Albino Redwood. |
| Glen Oaks Big Sur | (831) 667-2105 An attractive, modern post adobe motel in a gracious garden setting. Two cottages and fifteen clean and comfortable units are available all year. Moderately priced. |
| Gorda Springs Resort | (805) 927-3918 Since the opening of Highway 1 in 1937, Gorda has been a stopover oasis for millions of travelers. The gardens and scenic wonders at Gorda are a nature lover's and photographer's paradise. There are many nearby hiking trails, fishing coves, & beaches for surfing and beach combing. Because of the deep waters immediately offshore, Gorda is one of the most unique Pacific locations for whale watching. The beach below Gorda is also a designated sanctuary for a spectacular colony of elephant seals. Guest Facilities include the World Famous Whale Watcher Cafe; 11 Private, Modern Uniquely Furnished Ocean View Cottages & Rooms, The Gorda General Store, Espresso Coffee Bar & Deli; Mini Mart & Jade Shop featuring a variety of local jade & handcrafted jewelry; Romantic Ocean Vista Garden Gazebo & Deck for Weddings & Receptions and Beautiful Garden Areas & Walking Trails. |
| Lucia Lodge | (831) 667-2391 Coastal cabins with stunning views of the rugged South Coast. Overnight accommodations range from single units with double beds, to the honeymoon cottage's breathtaking view, queen size four poster bed, and sitting room. |
| Post Ranch Inn | (800) 527-2200 (831) 667-2200 Ocean view award-winning small luxury hotel hideaway with a lap pool and two cliff-edge hot pools. This ultra-romantic world class retreat is a perfect escape for special occasions and private celebrations. The unique organic architecture fits seamlessly into the inn’s 100 acres of naturalistic landscape. Forty luxurious guest rooms and two ocean view villas with private decks, spa tubs, complimentary wet bars and deluxe amenities. A Mobil 4-Star Resort. |
| Ragged Point Inn | (805) 927-4502 Thirty cozy, romantic rooms nestled cliffside between the Pacific Ocean and Los Padres National Forest. Includes friendly staff, gardens, gift shop, and gas. Located 15 miles north of Hearst Castle. |
| Ripplewood Resort | (831) 667-2242 Cabins situated in the redwoods along the Big Sur River. Also featues a convenience store, gas station, and a cafe. Wi-Fi in the café. |
| Riverside Campground & Cabins | (831) 667-2414 Our beautiful 16-acre dog friendly property offers RV and tent camping as well as 11 cozy cabins nestled in majestic redwoods along the Big Sur river. Hiking and beach access are just minutes away. Enjoy seasonal catch & release fishing, swimming and inner tubing in the Big Sur river. Our certified massage therapists offer relaxing massage in our on-site massage studio. |
| San Simeon Lodge | (866) 990-8990 (805) 927-4601 Closest to Hearst Castle, just 2 miles South, this lodge features 65 rooms, panoramic ocean view, heated pool, beautiful grounds, a large restaurant & cocktail lounge with entertainment, market, bike rental, coffee bar, ATM. One block to world famous Pico Beach. |
| Treebones Resort | (877) 4BIGSUR (877) 424-4787 The newest resort in Big Sur featuring 16 yurts and 5 campsites with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Cape San Martin. Ammenities include gas fireplaces, generous redwood viewing decks, swimming pool, hot tub, massage, restaurant, gift shop and a large main lodge. |
| Ventana Inn & Spa | (800) 628-6500, (831) 667-2331 A year-round Mobil 4-star Country Inn that offers elegant but casual accommodations. There are 60 guest rooms whose private terraces overlook mountain or ocean. Heated swimming pools. Hot baths, saunas & private hot tubs. |
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Wondering where all these inn's are in relationship to one another? View a map of Big Sur. Note: Nearly all of the lodges listed above do not allow pets. Big Sur Campground and Cabins allows pets in the campground and in the "tent cabins." The California state run camgrounds allow dogs if they are kept on a leash. Please contact the private camgrounds individually for their policies. REGARDING DOGS Visiting Parks with your dog? FAQ. Click here Dogs at Andrew Molera and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parks? - Click Here |
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 Looking north from Partington Ridge. Photo; Stan Russell |
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