Everything You Have Ever Wanted to Know About Visiting Big Sur

Big Sur is not only back in business these days, but it’s back with a more welcoming spirit than ever before. If you’re looking for a campsite that’ll house you and a few rowdy mates, we’ve got you covered. If you’re looking for a fancy hotel for your honeymoon, we know of a few of those too. If you’re after a good sandwich, the best hiking trails, a place to grab a glass of rosé overlooking the coast, or where to support the local art scene, we’ve got all that in this Big Sur guide as well. Hop on in and we’ll share our favorite local hotels, restaurants, roadhouses, venues, shops, campsites, parks, trails and more tips below.
Reporter: Alyssa Brown

When to Go
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Ventana Big Surlearn more
Treebones Resort
Post Ranch Inn
Glen Oaks Big Surlearn more
Deetjen’s
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learn moreBig Sur River Inn
Big Sur Campground & Cabins
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Fernwood
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Deetjen’s
The Sur House at Ventana Inn
Whale Watcher’s Cafe
Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn
Treebones Resort Wild Coast Restaurant & Sushi
Nepenthe
Big Sur Bakery
Wild Coast Restaurant
Big Sur Taphouse
Big Sur Deli
Bixby Bridge
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park - McWay Falls
Limekiln State Park
Esalen Institute (Hot Springs)
See Grandmother Pfeiffer
Andrew Molera State Park
Cypress Grove Trail at Point Lobos State Reserve
Garrapata State Park
Point Sur Light Station
Henry Miller Library
The Phoenix Shop
Post Ranch Inn Mercantile
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