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Deetjen's Big Sur Inn
Big Sur
A rustic, Norwegian-style inn from the 1930s, with creaky rooms and a much-loved candlelit restaurant.
Coast & beach · No. 8 in United States
Boutique hotels in Big Sur
Big Sur's cliff-top inns and redwood cabins look out over one of the world's most dramatic coastlines.
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Where to stay in Big Sur
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Glen Oaks Big Sur
Big Sur
A restored 1950s motor lodge and cabins in the redwoods, simple and stylish with fireplaces.
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Post Ranch Inn
Big Sur
An adults-only cliff-top retreat with tree houses and ocean-view rooms set 1,200 feet above the Pacific.
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Treebones Resort
Big Sur
Yurts and an open-air sushi bar on a remote bluff in southern Big Sur.
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Ventana Big Sur
Big Sur
An adults-only resort in the redwoods and meadows above the coast, with clothing-optional baths and glamping in the canyon.
Big Sur is the ninety-mile stretch of California's Highway 1 between Carmel and San Simeon, where the Santa Lucia Mountains drop straight into the Pacific. There are no towns to speak of, just redwood canyons, waterfalls, state parks and a handful of inns, which is exactly the appeal.
Where to stay
Most hotels are clustered in the central section around Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, with a few further south. Options range from luxurious cliff-top retreats to rustic cabins and glamping in the forest.
Good to know
Highway 1 is sometimes closed by landslides, so check road conditions before you travel. There is little phone signal and few gas stations. Fog is common in early summer; September and October are often the clearest months.
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Questions about Big Sur
How many boutique hotels are there in Big Sur?
We list 5 boutique hotels in Big Sur, including Deetjen's Big Sur Inn, Glen Oaks Big Sur and Post Ranch Inn.
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