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The Best Hotels in Big Sur for Taking in the Dramatic California Coastline
Looking for the best hotels in Big Sur? The Central California coastline is a bucket-list vacation for many—especially those who yearn to drive down the dramatic, cliffside roads of Highway 1 with the endless sprawl of the Pacific Ocean beyond. And that's just the scenery: Big Sur is known for its remote campgrounds, world-famous hiking, as well as farm-to-table cuisine crafted from Californian homegrown produce. (Chez Noir and Nepthene are a must.)
There's a number of hotel recommendations Vogue has for the region, whether one is looking for a once-in-a-lifetime luxurious five-star stay amid the notorious Big Sur fog, or a rustic retreat within a redwood forest.
Below, the best hotels in Big Sur. Cue the Big Little Lies soundtrack.
Post Ranch Inn
Photo: Courtesy of Post Ranch Inn
Post Ranch Inn isn't just one of the best hotels in Big Sur, but one of the best hotels in America: recently, the Michelin Guide awarded it three Michelin keys—its highest distinction for hospitality. It's easy to see why: the hotel's structure, by modernist architect Mickey Muennig, is built into the dramatic cliffs overlooking the Pacific. So much so that you feel an almost complete immersion with your surroundings: when you wake up, you often find your room completely engulfed in fog. (That's if you chose an ocean room: their Tree Houses, meanwhile, are surrounded by redwoods.) Meanwhile, their restaurant, Sierra Mar, offers classic California farm-to-table cuisine. That may seem like an overdone term—but remember, this is the region where that type of dining was invented. Post Ranch Inn is also considered the most romantic hotel in Big Sur, making it perfect for a couple's getaway or special occasion vacation.
Alila Ventana Big Sur
