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Big Sur Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Attractions & Itinerary | Trip.com
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Big Sur? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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17 Mile Dr
4.5
/5
291 Review
Beaches and shores
Monterey Bay Aquarium
4.6
/5
203 Review
Zoos & aquariums
CA-1
4.8
/5
499 Review
Night view
Hearst Castle
4.6
/5
156 Review
Historic landmark
Roaring Camp
5.0
/5
28 Review
San Jose Museum of Art
4.9
/5
15 Review
Themed exhibition halls
Silicon Valley
4.5
/5
154 Review
California's Great America
4.7
/5
8 Review
Amusement parks
Computer History Museum
4.7
/5
17 Review
Googleplex
4.2
/5
46 Review
Hoover Tower
4.8
/5
49 Review
Stanford University
4.8
/5
594 Review
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Big Sur, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Post Ranch Inn
4.8
/5
64 Review
Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort
4.4
/5
45 Review
Big Sur River Inn
3.6
/5
19 Review
Big Sur Lodge
4.1
/5
106 Review
Fernwood Resort
4.1
/5
13 Review
Big Sur Campground and Cabins
4.3
/5
440 Review
5 Acres Pool/Spa, Walk to All Big Sur Has to Offer
4.9
/5
5 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Big Sur dishes and foodie spots.
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Big Sur Roadhouse
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Western cuisine
Avg. SEK207/person
Restaurant at Big Sur River Inn
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Barbecue
Avg. SEK321/person
Fernwood Resort Bar & Grill
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Bars/bistros
Big Sur Village General Store & Burrito Bar
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Hog's Breath Inn
4.3
/5
7 Review
Seafood
Avg. SEK247/person
Carmel's Bistro Giovanni
4.4
/5
7 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. SEK184/person
Sushi Heaven
4.6
/5
7 Review
Asian cuisine
Avg. SEK300/person
Dametra Cafe
4.4
/5
10 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. SEK197/person
Fish Hopper
4.6
/5
9 Review
Seafood
Sea view
Avg. SEK395/person
Rio Grill
4.4
/5
7 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. SEK223/person
California Pizza Kitchen at Monterey
4.2
/5
6 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. SEK209/person
Pizza My Heart
4.3
/5
6 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. SEK197/person
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Private Car Tour to Explore the Full California Panorama! Customized Chinese Private Car Service from San Francisco
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17 Mile Dr
4.5
/5
291 Review
Beaches and shores
Monterey Bay Aquarium
4.6
/5
203 Review
Zoos & aquariums
CA-1
4.8
/5
499 Review
Night view
Hearst Castle
4.6
/5
156 Review
Historic landmark
Roaring Camp
5.0
/5
28 Review
San Jose Museum of Art
4.9
/5
15 Review
Themed exhibition halls
Silicon Valley
4.5
/5
154 Review
California's Great America
4.7
/5
8 Review
Amusement parks
Computer History Museum
4.7
/5
17 Review
Googleplex
4.2
/5
46 Review
Hoover Tower
4.8
/5
49 Review
Stanford University
4.8
/5
594 Review
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Big Sur
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Hyatt Carmel Highlands
8.1
/5
117 Review
Villa Mara Carmel
9.8
/5
100 Review
Hotel Via
9.3
/5
116 Review
1 Hotel San Francisco
8.9
/5
118 Review
Four Seasons Hotel Embarcadero
9.2
/5
46 Review
The Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square
9.1
/5
46 Review
Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa
9.2
/5
107 Review
Napa River Inn
9.3
/5
103 Review
Napa Valley Lodge
9.3
/5
108 Review
Harvest Inn
9.5
/5
104 Review
Le Petit Pali St Helena
9.6
/5
52 Review
Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley
9.5
/5
47 Review
Popular Cool Water Escapes Near Big Sur
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Half Moon Bay State Beach
4.7
/5
33 Review
Beaches and shores
San Francisco Bay
4.7
/5
53 Review
Beaches and shores
Boat tour
Waterfront
4.7
/5
26 Review
Beaches and shores
California's Great America
4.7
/5
8 Review
Amusement parks
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La Playa Hotel
8.8
/5
105 Review
Fairmont San Francisco
9.3
/5
135 Review
Sutter Mansion
9.1
/5
69 Review
Carneros Resort and Spa
9.2
/5
44 Review
White House Napa
9.2
/5
80 Review
Napa River Inn
9.3
/5
103 Review
Senza Hotel
8.9
/5
110 Review
Dr Wilkinsons Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs a Member of Design Hotels
9.2
/5
99 Review
Popular Instagrammable Hotels Near Big Sur
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Hotel Valencia Santana Row
9.4
/5
117 Review
Enchante Boutique Hotel
8.9
/5
58 Review
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
8.0
/5
75 Review
el PRADO
9.4
/5
118 Review
Park James
9.2
/5
111 Review
Grand Hyatt at SFO
9.5
/5
123 Review
Hotel Cerro, Autograph Collection
9.1
/5
89 Review
The St. Regis San Francisco
9.6
/5
113 Review
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
9.1
/5
127 Review
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
9.0
/5
126 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
8.4
/5
66 Review
The Westin Verasa Napa
8.9
/5
105 Review
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Bernardus Lodge & Spa
9.5
/5
79 Review
Lodge at Pebble Beach
8.2
/5
13 Review
CordeValle
9.6
/5
31 Review
The Clement Palo Alto
9.8
/5
41 Review
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
8.0
/5
75 Review
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
8.0
/5
121 Review
Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection
9.2
/5
118 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
9.6
/5
89 Review
The St. Regis San Francisco
9.6
/5
113 Review
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
9.1
/5
127 Review
1 Hotel San Francisco
8.9
/5
118 Review
Four Seasons Hotel Embarcadero
9.2
/5
46 Review
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Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
9.1
/5
81 Review
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
8.1
/5
117 Review
Villa Mara Carmel
9.8
/5
100 Review
La Playa Hotel
8.8
/5
105 Review
Sanctuary Beach Resort
8.9
/5
103 Review
Seascape Beach Resort
9.0
/5
101 Review
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
9.1
/5
103 Review
Hotel Los Gatos – No Resort Fee
9.0
/5
105 Review
The Inn at Saratoga, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
9.0
/5
102 Review
Hilton San Jose
8.8
/5
129 Review
San Jose Marriott
8.7
/5
120 Review
The Westin San Jose
8.7
/5
120 Review
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Popular Types of Attractions in Big Sur
Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Exhibitions & events
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Performances
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Concerts
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Sightseeing tours
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Night view
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Boat tour
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Sightseeing bus
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Cultural institutions
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Themed exhibition halls
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Museums
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Science & technology museums
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Leisure activities
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Spa/massage
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Outdoor activities
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Mountain climbing
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Cycling
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Hiking
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Parks
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Water sports
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Coast Gallery Big Sur
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McWay Cove
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Restaurant at Big Sur River Inn
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Fernwood Resort Bar & Grill
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Big Sur Village General Store & Burrito Bar
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