Big Sur

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McWay Falls which includes a beach, a bay or harbor and rocky coastline
Bixby Bridge showing rocky coastline, a bridge and general coastal views
Big Sur
Bixby Bridge showing a bridge
McWay Falls showing rocky coastline, general coastal views and a sandy beach
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 RM676 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
RM676
RM768 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Big Sur. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (966 reviews)
"Beautiful on park grounds. It was cold when we arrived in January. But after a few hours the heater warmed it nicely. Lovely to walk. To so many trails I need to schedule a longer stay"

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2025

Big Sur Lodge
Alila Ventana Big Sur, All Inclusive Adults Only
Alila Ventana Big Sur, All Inclusive Adults Only
4.5 out of 5
48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA
The price is RM7,029 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
RM7,029
RM8,278 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Big Sur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions The Henry Miller Memorial Library and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (333 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Alila Ventana Big Sur, All Inclusive Adults Only
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
The price is RM885 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
RM885
RM1,049 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,450 reviews)
"I had a great stay. What I recall the most was the valet who somehow remembered my last name when it was time for me to get my car. There's no way he would have known that in advance! Don't remember his name though. Long hair, with glasses........excellent service! Will be back soon."

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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! (40 reviews)
"Corola the property manager was amazing. The power had gone out in the area right before we got there, she was going to get us lanterns but it came back on so we called and let her know. Unfortunately the power only stayed on for 15 mins and then went back out the rest of the night. We disnt want ..."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2024

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!