Driving & Destinations Along Highway 1 - Hiking and Backpacking Big Sur - page 40

LUCIA LODGE 22 miles south of Big Sur and 38 miles north of San Simeon, (831)
667-2391, lucialodge.com ($150-275/night). These cabins are set along a 300-foot
cliff above the Pacific, offering ocean views from the dining deck.
TREEBONES RESORT 37 miles south of Big Sur and 23 miles north of San Simeon,
[phone], treebonesresort.com (campsite: $90/night; yurt: $215-400/night).
There are 16 canvas-covered yurts, along with ocean-view campsites and the Wild
Coast Restaurant and Sushi Bar, which focuses on sustainably harvested local food.
No children under age 6 allowed.
GORDA SPRINGS COTTAGES 42 miles south of Big Sur and 25 miles north of San
Simeon, [phone] or [phone], gordaspringsresort.com ($150-300/
night). Cottages feature a private patio overlooking the ocean; some have hot tubs,
fireplaces, and ocean views. General store, restaurant, gift shop, and excellent whale-
watching. Pet the resident llamas.
RAGGED POINT INN 50 miles south of Big Sur and 15 miles north of San Simeon,
[phone], raggedpointinn.net ($159-309/night). You'll find 21 rooms with
coastal views, as well as a conference/wedding pavilion, restaurant, snack bar, gallery
and gift shop, espresso stand, convenience store, gas station, and gardens.
Campgrounds & RV Parks
ANDREW MOLERA STATE PARK 21 miles south of Carmel and 70 miles north of San
Simeon, [phone] (24 sites, $25/night). A walk-in campground about 0.3 mile
from the parking area. No dogs allowed. Sites are granted on a first-come, first-serve
basis.
RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND & CABINS 22 miles south of Carmel, [phone], river-
sidecampground.com (45 sites, $40/night for tent site and $50/night for RV site).
Perched along the Big Sur River in the shade of redwoods, this campground offers
swimming and fishing in season.
BIG SUR CAMPGROUND & CABINS 24 miles south of Carmel, [phone] (tent:
$45-60/night for 2 people; $5 for each additional person up to 5; cabin: $180-535/
night). Offers full-hookup campsites along the Big Sur River, as well as tent cabins
and A-frame cabins.
FERNWOOD RESORT CAMPGROUND 25 miles south of Carmel, [phone] (tent:
$30-50/night for 2 people; $5 for each additional person up to 6; RV: $35-50/night).
This campground offers 60 sites, showers, a restaurant, bar, and general store.