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1. Post Ranch Inn
This is one of my very favorite places to stay on the planet. Perched on 98 acres of seaside ridges 1,200 feet above the Pacific, this romantic...
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2. Big Sur River Inn
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3. Glen Oaks Big Sur
- Appearances can be deceiving, and while the Glen Oaks Big Sur might look like an archaic road-side lodge right out of the 1960s, it's really a... read more
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4. Ventana Inn & Spa
- This resort is located 28 miles from Carmel, on the Big Sur coast. Though the rooms, suites, cottages and villas available are all quite expensive,... read more
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5. Big Sur Lodge
A family-friendly place, the Big Sur Lodge is in the park and sheltered by towering redwoods, sycamores, and maples. The rustic motel-style cabins...
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6. Big Sur Campground and Cabins
- Let's face it, Big Sur is wilderness, and the closer you can get to roughing it, the more deeply you will experience the natural wonders of the... read more
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7. Deetjen's Big Sur Inn & Restaurant
- This cozy and charming inn dates back to the 1930s. Built by a Norwegian settler and run with his wife, Deetjen's Big Sur Inn & Restaurant is a... read more
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8. Fernwood Resort
- The Fernwood Resort, is all about rustic village charm and warmth. It takes you away from the hassles and troubles of urban life and lets you revel... read more
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9. Treebones Resort
- Treebones offers a unique lodging and dining experience on California's breathtaking Big Sur coast. We overlook the Pacific Ocean with spectacular... read more
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10. San Simeon Lodge
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Big Sur, as wild as it is, has a taste of luxury in its lodgings. Several of its hotels are the finest you'll find anywhere in the world, while others don't qualify as hotels but offer some of the creature comforts of a four-star resort. Here's a rundown of Big Sur's roofed-stays that offer visitors an alternative to sleeping outside.
The Post Ranch Inn has been ranked by BusinessWeek as one of the 50 most decadent hotels in the world. Accolades alone aren't enough to earn it the Number 1 spot, though it certainly helps. Post Ranch has an organic architecture that reminds one of Howard Roake's philosophy in "The Fountainhead." And its attention to aesthetics is matched by its attention to luxury. The 100-acre property is situated 1,200 feet over the Pacific. The opportunity for breathtaking vistas is not missed by the Post Ranch Inn. Each room has a spa tub, fireplace, and complimentary minibars. This sounds like my kind of stay.
Glen Oaks Big Sur (Number 3) has built up a respected reputation as a reliable, comfortable, and affordable stay without much fanfare. Guests might be turned away by its outward appearance of an out-of-date roadside motel, but they are always pleasantly surprised by the very modern amenities Glen Oaks provides. The rooms are the most up-to-date you can find in the area, and a stay here won't burn a hole through your wallet.
Big Sur Campgrounds and Cabins (Number 6) is technically not a hotel. In fact, half of its lodging space its out of doors in the form of sites to pitch your tent. However, due to the Campgrounds and Cabins exceptional attention to maintaining a family-friendly area with furnished cabins anyone can afford, it gets a billing on this list. Big Sur Campgrounds and Cabins has been a visitor favorite for years, and for good reason.
Many sites suggest staying at the Esalen Institute, which offers guests a whimsical retreat away from the world. However, because you have to sign up for stays of a certain length, it's not included on the list for the commitment guests have to make to stay here. Any of the places listed here are equally relaxing and receptive to guests needs.
