Hotels in Big Sur

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1. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
$215
$255 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

2. Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn
Posts
$1,975
$2,194 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Post Ranch Inn

3. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
New Monterey
$332
$383 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey
$220
$295 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

5. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
$171
$207 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Carmel Mission Inn

6. Alila Ventana Big Sur

Alila Ventana Big Sur
Posts
$1,785
$2,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Alila Ventana Big Sur

7. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Downtown Monterey
$207
$240 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

8. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
Downtown Monterey
$119
$136 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The Monterey Hotel

9. Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Monterey
$180
$244 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10. Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Seaside
$204
$249 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

11. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
Casanova Oak Knoll
$79
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Pacific Inn

12. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
$183
$215 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hotel Pacific

13. The Stevenson Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey
Downtown Monterey
$91
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Stevenson Monterey

14. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
New Monterey
$202
$235 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

15. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Mission Fields
$239
$266 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Carmel River Inn & Cottages

16. The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
$266
$343 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
The Quail

17. El Castell Hotel

El Castell Hotel
Casanova Oak Knoll
$76
$87 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
El Castell Hotel

18. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Marina
$75
$87 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

19. Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn
New Monterey
$277
$315 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Monterey Bay Inn

20. Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt
Carmel Highlands
$410
$515 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt
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Our prices for hotels in Big Sur are cheapest in September

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Top neighborhoods in Big Sur

Lucia

The Lucia neighborhood offers attractions such as New Camaldoli Hermitage and Limekiln State Park.

Posts

Big Sur's Posts neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Los Padres National Forest.

Big Sur Village

Big Sur's Big Sur Village neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Andrew Molera State Park and Los Padres National Forest.

Top landmarks in Big Sur

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a mountainous backdrop.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

9.4/10 (835 reviews)
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from central Big Sur, why not stop by during your stay.
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A rugged coastal rock formation with a natural archway.
Photo by Ashlie Thornburg Freeberg

Pfeiffer Beach

9.4/10 (259 reviews)
If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Pfeiffer Beach, located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from central Big Sur. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Wreck Beach.
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A coastal landscape with a beach, cliffs, and a waterfall.

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

9.4/10 (100 reviews)
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from central Big Sur, why not stop by during your stay.
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A coastal scene with a waterfall, rocky cliffs, and waves crashing onto the shore.

McWay Falls

9.2/10 (96 reviews)
Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, McWay Falls is a spot you might want to check out, located 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from central Big Sur. Catch the sunset by the shore at McWay Beach, just a short walk away.
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A coastal landscape with a prominent hill featuring a lighthouse and a beach.

Big Sur Station

9.2/10 (75 reviews)
Big Sur Station is worth a visit, located 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from central Big Sur.
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A beach with waves, rocky shore, and cliffs.
Photo by Aaron Messick

Andrew Molera State Park

9.2/10 (10 reviews)
Andrew Molera State Park is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from central Big Sur, why not stop by during your stay.
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A coastal landscape with waves, cliffs, and a clear sky.

Sand Dollar Beach

8.8/10 (91 reviews)
If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Sand Dollar Beach, located 30.5 mi (49 km) from central Big Sur.
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Jade Cove

8.6/10 (24 reviews)
If you like spending time outside, why not spend the afternoon at Jade Cove, a park in the heart of Plaskett. If you like Jade Cove, you'll love Salmon Creek Falls Trail, just a short drive away.
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Learn more about Big Sur

Winding along the Pacific Coast Highway, you'll find yourself caught between mountains and sea in a landscape that defies belief. Bixby Bridge arches dramatically over a coastal canyon, providing the perfect photo opportunity. At Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, witness McWay Falls tumbling directly onto the beach below. Pfeiffer Beach rewards visitors with purple-tinged sand and massive rock formations with wave-carved keyholes. Los Padres National Forest offers hiking trails through ancient redwood groves where sunlight filters through in cathedral-like beams. Accommodations fill quickly, so book well ahead. Local tip: bring provisions as services are scarce along this magnificent stretch of coastline.

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A coastal landscape with turquoise waters, rocky cliffs, and a waterfall.

Check out reviews of Big Sur hotels guests love

Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn
Posts

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Noley
Post Ranch Inn

Alila Ventana Big Sur

Alila Ventana Big Sur
Posts

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Natasha N
Alila Ventana Big Sur

Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge
Lucia

10/10 Exceptional

United States
cyndi
Lucia Lodge

Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge
Big Sur

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Akshay Jhanwarlal
Big Sur Lodge

Sand Pebbles Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn
Cambria

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Kiara
Sand Pebbles Inn

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
New Monterey

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Sankar
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Andril Fireplace Cottages

Andril Fireplace Cottages
Grove Acres

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Liza
Andril Fireplace Cottages

Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
Northwest Carmel

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Candle Light Inn

Blue Dolphin Inn

Blue Dolphin Inn
Cambria

10/10 Exceptional

United States
KATHLEEN
Blue Dolphin Inn

Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn
New Monterey

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Miya
Monterey Bay Inn

Cambria Shores Inn

Cambria Shores Inn
Cambria

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Tonia
Cambria Shores Inn

Spindrift Inn

Spindrift Inn
New Monterey

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Jenilee
Spindrift Inn

Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
New Monterey

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Valerie
Victorian Inn

Sunset Inn

Sunset Inn
Grove Acres

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Kathy
Sunset Inn

The Rigdon House

The Rigdon House
Cambria

10/10 Exceptional

United States
phuong
The Rigdon House

Sea Otter Inn

Sea Otter Inn
Cambria

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Rosalie
Sea Otter Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn
Downtown Carmel

10/10 Exceptional

United States
PATTI
Carmel Bay View Inn

Castle Inn

Castle Inn
Cambria

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Gregory
Castle Inn

Frequently Asked Questions

What hotels do travelers like in Big Sur?

Guests like Post Ranch Inn.

Can I book refundable accommodations in Big Sur?

If you want the flexibility to change your travel plans to Big Sur, most accommodations provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where can I stay in Big Sur if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?

If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 7 vacation homes.

What will the weather in Big Sur be like during my vacation?

September and August are typically the warmest months in Big Sur when the average temp is 61°F. February and March are the coldest months when the average temperature is 52°F. January and December are the months with the most rain.

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