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

Find the best Big Sur areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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 Limekiln State Park or New Camaldoli Hermitage.

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.

Alila Ventana Big Sur

Alila Ventana Big Sur

4.5 out of 5
48123 Highway One Big Sur CA
The price is S$3,191 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
S$3,191
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Big Sur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Pfeiffer Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (343 reviews)
"We really loved our stay with one exception. A woodpecker would wake us up daily between 6am-6:30am pecking loudly on the outside of our suite (#58). We asked if anything could be done but there wasn’t and it was a common occurrence. We would love to go back if we can be sure we could sleep in."

Reviewed on 17 May, 2026

Alila Ventana Big Sur
Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn

5 out of 5
47900 Highway 1 Big Sur CA
The price is S$3,620 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
S$3,620
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Big Sur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Pfeiffer Beach are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
"Amazing experience. Best we've ever hsf"

Reviewed on 11 Jul, 2026

Post Ranch Inn
Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge

2.5 out of 5
62400 California 1 Big Sur CA
The price is S$549 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
S$549
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (182 reviews)
"“Mountain View” means you have a view of the parking lot. The other cabins looked so cute but the Mountain View cabin has a tiny window onto the parking lot, the whole place is painted a drab brown, the bed is very small (Full) and for the price we were very disappointed. The view from the parking ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul, 2026

Lucia 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.
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln Palm Desert CA
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 7 outdoor pools and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,401 reviews)
"My family and I love this resort so much ! We will definitely be back ! Everything was great !"

Reviewed on 13 Jul, 2026

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

4 out of 5
75 Willow Ridge Palm Desert CA
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,538 reviews)
"Property is well maintained and staff were super nice. Would have preferred more dinning options other than pool restaurant and or a bar to enjoy drinks but this property is more of a timeshare feel for sure. Full kitchen and adjoining rooms were nice. More shade for car parking would be nice too ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2026

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

3 out of 5
2620 Jones St San Francisco CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,319 reviews)
"Everything was absolutely perfect."

Reviewed on 13 Jul, 2026

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
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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