Hotels in Big Sur

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1. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
$263
$311 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

2. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
New Monterey
$341
$393 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

3. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
$184
$219 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Carmel Mission Inn

4. Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge
Big Sur
Big Sur Lodge

5. Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn
Posts
$2,525
$2,803 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Post Ranch Inn

6. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey
$237
$315 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

7. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
Downtown Monterey
$139
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
The Monterey Hotel

8. Alila Ventana Big Sur

Alila Ventana Big Sur
Posts
$2,125
$2,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Alila Ventana Big Sur

9. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Downtown Monterey
$229
$266 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

10. Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Seaside
$249
$304 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

11. Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Monterey
$217
$286 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

12. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
Casanova Oak Knoll
$94
$107 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Pacific Inn

13. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Marina
$75
$87 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

14. Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel
Monterey Vista
$117
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Stargazer Hotel

15. The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
$301
$382 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
The Quail

16. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
New Monterey
$263
$304 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

17. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
$188
$220 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hotel Pacific

18. Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Beach Tract
$170
$193 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

19. The Stevenson Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey
Downtown Monterey
$139
$159 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
The Stevenson Monterey

20. Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Carmel Highlands
$402
$506 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
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Top neighborhoods in Big Sur

Lucia

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

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.

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.

Top landmarks in Big Sur

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.

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 beach with gentle waves, a distant rocky outcrop, and a mountain in the background.

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 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 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 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 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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A rusted cylindrical structure with an arched entrance in a forest.
Photo by Lisa Petrarca

Limekiln State Park

7.2/10 (13 reviews)
Limekiln State Park is 24.1 mi (38.9 km) from central Big Sur, why not stop by during your stay.
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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

Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

8/10 Good
"This hotel is beautiful & is close to everything. The rooms are spacious & nice . The breakfast was good. My only complaint was that our room was on the ground floor facing the street. I asked to change rooms if possible but staff member said no because all pet friendly rooms were on the ground floor. The 2nd floor also has street side because the hotel sits on different levels. She did not even discuss other rooms options with me. We pay an additional $50 for our pet & we don’t get other options. This isn’t right."
Monica 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Hotel Pacific
The Stevenson Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey

8/10 Good
"Good location The hotel is simple but it’s worth what we paid for"
Ulises 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
The Stevenson Monterey
Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was very friendly and the room was very clean and updated."
Melissa 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Sand Castle Inn
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

8/10 Good
"The downside was that there was no self parking available- there was only valet parking."
Hemant 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monarch Resort

Monarch Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Good for an overnight stay."
Aman 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Monarch Resort
 Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and seemed like newly renovated rooms. Very minor, but I noticed the tp holder was torn from the wall but reporting it to the front desk was seamless. I appreciate the social area outside with cute string lights."
Jordan 4-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Stargazer Hotel
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

8/10 Good
"Good location for route 1 , bars and restaurants and the harbour but long walk to cannery row area. car parking charge is excessive and unnecessary in my opinion. Breakfast not included and restaurant we thought was expensive so did not use it and walked 5 mins into town. Pool nice touch"
Philip 2-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

8/10 Good
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Konstantin 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Carmel Mission Inn
Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Bliss. ethereal. It’s not the 4 seasons, it’s better. Exquisite view. Peaceful. Simple. Cozy."
Marianne 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Lucia Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What hotels do travelers like in Big Sur?
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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