Driving & Destinations Along Highway 1 - Hiking and Backpacking Big Sur - page 39

BIG SUR RIVER INN 24 miles south of Carmel, [phone] or [phone],
bigsurriverinn.com ($125-225/night). Balconies overlook the Big Sur River. Includes
heated pool, restaurant, general store, and live entertainment in the bar on weekends.
GLEN OAKS BIG SUR 25 miles south of Carmel, [phone] ($195-450/night).
Standard rooms, as well as four separate cottages for rent in the redwoods, offering
both river and forest views.
BIG SUR CAMPGROUND & CABINS 26 miles south of Carmel, [phone]
($95-450/night). Tent cabins and A-frame cabins with kitchens, fireplaces, and red-
wood decks overlooking the river.
FERNWOOD RESORT 26 miles south of Carmel, [phone] ($45-195/night). One
of the least expensive spots above the Big Sur River, offering 66 campsites, 10 cabins,
and 13 motel-style units.
BIG SUR LODGE 26 miles south of Carmel, [phone], bigsurlodge.com
($159-364/night). Within Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, this lodge offers simple cot-
tages, a restaurant, gift shop, grocery, laundry, and a heated pool in summer.
RIPPLEWOOD RESORT 27 miles south of Carmel, [phone], ripplewoodre-
sort.com ($105-225/night). Another affordable option above the Big Sur River, with
a convenience store, gas station, and café.
VENTANA INN 28 miles south of Carmel, [phone] or [phone],
ventanainn.com ($440-1,500/night). Nestled on a hillside, this inn offers elegant cot-
tages and luxury suites with ocean or mountain views, as well as a restaurant and spa
services.
POST RANCH 28 miles south of Carmel, [phone] or [phone],
postranchinn.com ($675-2,485/night). This cliffside ranch offers rustic yet elegant
rooms with awe-inspiring ocean views. Voted one of the best hotels in North America.
Award-winning Sierra Mar Restaurant serves world-class cuisine.
DEETJEN'S BIG SUR INN 28 miles south of Carmel, [phone], deetjens.com
($105-260/night). Rustic, funky rooms offer an offbeat hideaway in a shady redwood
canyon.
ESALEN INSTITUTE 8 miles south of Big Sur, [phone], esalen.org ($140-220/
night). Offering natural hot springs and workshops that emphasize the potentialities
of human existence.