Bixby Creek Bridge on the Big Sur coastPhoto: John D / Unsplash

Big Sur

Highway 1 at its most dramatic.

Best months
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
Door to door
~8hfrom · nonstop
Time difference
…vs San Antonio, today
Luxury room
$1,200–2,500per night, typical
Ideal stay
3 nightsCalifornia, USA

Redwoods, cliffs and fog on the most famous stretch of the California coast. Two of America's great cliff-top hotels are here.

Don’t miss

  • 01Drive Highway 1 over Bixby Bridge
  • 02McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns
  • 03Redwood hike in Pfeiffer Big Sur

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When to go

BestGoodOff-seasonClosed

April: Wildflowers on the bluffs.

Where to stay

Our favorite hotels here. Ask for any of them, or tell us what you like and we’ll match you.

Big Sur

Post Ranch Inn

Treehouses and ocean houses on a 1,200-foot ridge.

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Our price promise

You pay the same public rate you’d find on Expedia or the hotel’s own site, or less. On top, at no extra cost: breakfast for two every day, a $100 property credit, and an upgrade and late checkout when available. On a 3-night stay that’s worth about $280.

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Before you go

Getting there
Fly into SFO. Drive down the coast from San Francisco, about 3 hours.
US passport
Domestic for US travelers. Bring a REAL ID or passport to fly. State Department country info ↗
Money
US dollar (USD)
Plugs
A and B · 120 V
Language
English

Entry rules change. Your advisor confirms them for your passport before you book.

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