Big Sur

Travel Guide

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$398 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
S$398
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Big Sur. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"It was an amazing experience staying at Big Sur lounge. I highly recommend this place."

Reviewed on 13 Jul, 2025

Big Sur Lodge
Lucia Lodge
Lucia Lodge
3 out of 5
62400 California 1, Big Sur, CA
The price is S$432 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$432
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (81 reviews)
"Great Grreat view. Tried to call several times to speak with somone about"

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 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$3,079 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$3,079
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (334 reviews)
"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! (51 reviews)
"We loved this cute Inn! We definitely would stay here again."

Reviewed on 10 Jul, 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!