Big Sur Links Directory and Travel Resources

(Big Sur, Monterey County, California - CA, USA)



With a lengthy shoreline stretching for well over 100 miles / 160 km, Big Sur's main attractions tend to relate directly to its varied coast, where beaches and coastal pathways await visitors to this small town. Based directly to the south of the Monterey Peninsula, the town offers fairly basic amenities, with no street lights at night, no shopping malls and not even a bank, not to mention periods of summer fog. However, this really is all part of its overall charm and appeal.

The Big Sur Guide is a free newspaper worth looking out for when you arrive, being filled with useful information about the area and current events. A rental car is certainly recommended here, since much of the interest surrounds the town, with top excursions including the Esalen Institute, the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. When it comes to lodging, the Treebones Resort is known for its yurts, while the USFS camping sites at both Kirk Creek and Plaskett Creek are good options for the more budget-conscious traveler.

At less than three hours south of San Francisco, this town is well connected to central California. The Big Sur links below have been gathered to help with your vacation planning.



Travel and Tourism


Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 401 Camino El Estero, Monterey.

Big Sur, California Chamber of Commerce - 47500 Cabrillo Highway US-1.

Andrew Molera State Park - Cabrillo Highway US-1, Monterey.

Henry Miller Memorial Library - 48603 Cabrillo Highway US-1.

Coast Gallery Big Sur - 49901 Cabrillo Highway US-1.

Pebble Beach Resorts - 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach.


Big Sur Hotels and Accommodation


Big Sur Campground and Cabins - 47000 Cabrillo Highway US-1.

Deetjen's Big Sur Inn and Restaurant - 48865 Cabrillo Highway US-1.

Big Sur River Inn and Restaurant - Cabrillo Highway US-1 at Pheneger Creek.

Lucia Lodge - 62400 Cabrillo Highway US-1.

Glen Oaks Motel - Cabrillo Highway US-1.

Post Ranch Inn - 47900 Cabrillo Highway US-1.

Ventana Inn and Spa - 48123 Cabrillo Highway US-1.

Big Sur Lodge - 47225 Cabrillo Highway US-1.

Ripplewood Resort - 47047 Cabrillo Highway US-1.

Treebones Resort - 71895 Cabrillo Highway US-1.


Big Sur Airports


Mineta San Jose International Airport - 1701 Airport Boulevard, Guadalupe Parkway US-87, San Jose.

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport - 1 Airport Drive, Oakland.

San Francisco International Airport - Bayshore Freeway US-101, Millbrae / San Bruno.

Monterey Regional Airport - 200 Fred Kane Drive / Olmsted Road / Sky Park Drive, off Monterey Salinas Highway SR-68.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport - McChesney Field - 903 Airport Drive, Broad Street SR-227, San Luis Obispo.


Car Hire, Taxi, Limo and Railway


Monterey-Salinas Transit - 1 Ryan Ranch Road, Monterey.

Yellow Cab Company of Monterey - 561 Palm Avenue, Seaside.


Restaurants and Dining


Nepenthe - 48510 California Highway 1.

Big Sur Bakery and Restaurant - 47540 California Highway 1.