Big Sur

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McWay Falls featuring a bay or harbour, a sandy beach and rocky coastline
Bixby Bridge featuring general coastal views, a bridge and rugged coastline
Big Sur
Bixby Bridge featuring a bridge
McWay Falls showing a sandy beach, rugged coastline and general coastal views

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.

Big Sur Lodge
Big Sur Lodge
3 out of 5
47225 Highway One, Big Sur, CA
The price is S$372 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
S$372
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Big Sur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"It’s always a joy to stay in Big Sur and enjoy the local hikes."

Reviewed on 25 Jun, 2025

Big Sur Lodge
Lucia Lodge
Lucia Lodge
3 out of 5
62400 California 1, Big Sur, CA
The price is S$344 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$344
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star lodge in Big Sur. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions New Camaldoli Hermitage and Limekiln State Wilderness ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (73 reviews)
"Beautiful location and very quite, absolutely loved our stay"

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2025

Lucia Lodge
Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort
Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort
4.5 out of 5
48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA
The price is S$3,067 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$3,067
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Big Sur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and The Henry ...
"Alway a beautiful place to stay at. The staff is exceptional in all areas."

Reviewed on 9 Apr, 2025

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort
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.
Little European Lodge
Little European Lodge
3.5 out of 5
45 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Carmel Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews)
Excellent
"Great hotel. Very clean, comfortable. Friendly. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again should we ever be in the srea again"

Reviewed on 15 May, 2025

Little European 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.

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The drive and views are second to none. No wonder the road gets closed occasionally!