Big Sur Village Travel Guide

Big Sur

Popular places to visit

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park showing mountains, landscape views and a beach

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

4.5/5(38 reviews)

Hike, camp or picnic among the redwood trees, waterfalls and dramatic coastal cliffs that have inspired artists, poets and writers for the past century.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur is an incredibly scenic beach.

Pfeiffer Beach

4.5/5(7 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Pfeiffer Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Big Sur. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside or seek out the hiking trails.

Pfeiffer Beach
McWay Falls featuring a sandy beach and a waterfall

McWay Falls

4/5(2 reviews)

Walk to this pretty waterfall, stand at viewpoints with superb coastal views and spot varied wildlife in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

McWay Falls
Point Sur Lightstation State Historic Park

Big Sur Station

4/5(1 review)

After visiting Big Sur Station, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Big Sur. Amble around this romantic area's seaside or seek out the yoga studios.

Big Sur Station
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

You can take time to visit Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park during your travels to Big Sur. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out its hiking trails.

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
USA Pacific coast, Sand Dollar Beach, Big Sur, California

Sand Dollar Beach

5/5(1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sand Dollar Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Big Sur. Amble around this romantic area's seaside or seek out the hiking trails.

Sand Dollar Beach

Things to do

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

฿621
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Big Sur Electric Bike Tour Along Old Coast Road

Big Sur Electric Bike Tour Along Old Coast Road

฿5,433
per adult
Big Sur Electric Bike Tour Along Old Coast Road
Big Sur McWay Falls opt 4 or 5 Hour Private Tour

Big Sur McWay Falls opt 4 or 5 Hour Private Tour

฿9,872
per adult
Big Sur McWay Falls opt 4 or 5 Hour Private Tour
Big Sur's Old Coast Road E-Bike Tour

Big Sur's Old Coast Road E-Bike Tour

฿7,761
per adult
Big Sur's Old Coast Road E-Bike Tour
Big Sur's Old Coast Road eBike Tour

Big Sur's Old Coast Road eBike Tour

฿6,985
per adult
Big Sur's Old Coast Road eBike Tour
4 hour Big Sur hiking adventure to world class coastal beauty!

4 hour Big Sur hiking adventure to world class coastal beauty!

฿6,675
per adult
4 hour Big Sur hiking adventure to world class coastal beauty!
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Top hotels in Big Sur Village

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

4 out of 5
120 Highland Dr Carmel CA
The price is ฿14,510 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
฿14,510
฿18,091 total
13 Apr - 14 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (888 reviews)
Our room lacked decor which didn't make it feel warm and inviting, The ocean view made up for it, though.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
The Quail

The Quail

4 out of 5
8205 VALLEY GREENS DRIVE Carmel CA
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The price is ฿9,325 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
฿9,325
฿11,946 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
We had everything to relax in just one place! We’ll come back for sure.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

The Quail
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
One Old Ranch Road Carmel CA
The price is ฿13,280 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
฿13,280
฿17,505 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (794 reviews)
Friendly and happy staff. Fun environment. Amazing hike on property. Great facilities for all ages.

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge

3 out of 5
47225 Highway One Big Sur CA
Stay at this hotel in Big Sur. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
No English speaking servant in the restaurant. Lights in the room was insufficient

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

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Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn

Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn

4 out of 5
120 Highlands Drive Carmel CA
The price is ฿13,738 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
฿13,738
฿17,209 total
21 Apr - 22 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Carmel Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (242 reviews)
The view is incredible. But the hotel is past its glory days. It feels a bit run down and dated. There are very few chairs at the pool and no bathroom or bar/food options while you're there. Bit the biggest issue is the rooms do not have air conditioning so you need to leave windows open to cool ...

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn
Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn

5 out of 5
47900 Highway 1 Big Sur CA
The price is ฿71,540 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
฿71,540
฿79,451 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Big Sur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Big Sur Spirit Garden ...
Post Ranch Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Big Sur Village

View of the coast along part of Big Sur on a clear day

Posts

While visiting Posts, you might make a stop by sights like Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Los Padres National Forest.

Posts
Awesome ride through the PCH above the clouds!

Lucia

You'll enjoy the mountain views and seaside views in Lucia. You might want to make time for a stop at Limekiln State Park or New Camaldoli Hermitage.

Lucia

Big Sur Village Travel Guide