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Big Sur Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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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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Old Fisherman's Wharf
4.0
/5
10 Review
Historic landmark
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
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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Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort
4.4
/5
45 Review
Post Ranch Inn
4.8
/5
62 Review
Big Sur Lodge
4.1
/5
107 Review
Fernwood Resort
4.1
/5
12 Review
Big Sur River Inn
3.6
/5
22 Review
5 Acres Pool/Spa, Walk to All Big Sur Has to Offer
4.9
/5
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Big Sur Campground and Cabins
4.3
/5
10 Review
Cabin Nestled in Forested Canyon
4.6
/5
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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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Restaurant at Big Sur River Inn
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Barbecue
Avg. TWD970/person
Big Sur Roadhouse
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Western cuisine
Avg. TWD626/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
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Seafood
Avg. TWD745/person
Sushi Heaven
4.0
/5
3 Review
Asian cuisine
Avg. TWD906/person
Aubergine the restaurant at L'Auberge Carmel
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Seafood
Avg. TWD7,725/person
Dametra Cafe
5.0
/5
4 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. TWD597/person
The C Restaurant + Bar
3.0
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2 Review
Seafood
Avg. TWD1,349/person
Carmel's Bistro Giovanni
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Western cuisine
Avg. TWD558/person
Nepenthe
5.0
/5
3 Review
Western cuisine
Sea view
Avg. TWD722/person
Fish Hopper
3.0
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3 Review
Seafood
Sea view
Avg. TWD1,193/person
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Old Fisherman's Wharf
4.0
/5
10 Review
Historic landmark
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
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Big Sur
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Hyatt Carmel Highlands
8.1
/5
118 Review
Villa Mara Carmel
10.0
/5
77 Review
Hotel Via
9.3
/5
116 Review
1 Hotel San Francisco
9.3
/5
116 Review
Four Seasons Hotel Embarcadero
9.2
/5
52 Review
The Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square
9.3
/5
48 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
51 Review
Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley
9.5
/5
43 Review
Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Big Sur
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California Academy of Sciences
4.7
/5
933 Review
Science & technology museums
Monterey Bay Aquarium
4.6
/5
203 Review
Zoos & aquariums
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
4.5
/5
19 Review
Amusement parks
California's Great America
4.7
/5
8 Review
Amusement parks
San Francisco Zoo
4.3
/5
112 Review
Zoos & aquariums
Popular Cultural Hotels Near Big Sur
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La Playa Hotel
9.0
/5
105 Review
Fairmont San Francisco
9.2
/5
132 Review
Sutter Mansion
9.2
/5
66 Review
Carneros Resort and Spa
9.2
/5
40 Review
White House Napa
9.2
/5
74 Review
Napa River Inn
9.3
/5
103 Review
Senza Hotel
8.8
/5
109 Review
Dr Wilkinsons Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs a Member of Design Hotels
9.2
/5
98 Review
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Half Moon Bay State Beach
4.7
/5
33 Review
Beaches and shores
Waterfront
4.7
/5
26 Review
Beaches and shores
San Francisco Bay
4.8
/5
53 Review
Beaches and shores
Boat tour
Old Fisherman's Wharf
4.0
/5
10 Review
Historic landmark
California's Great America
4.7
/5
8 Review
Amusement parks
Popular Instagrammable Hotels Near Big Sur
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Hotel Valencia Santana Row
9.4
/5
118 Review
Enchante Boutique Hotel
9.1
/5
57 Review
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
8.3
/5
67 Review
el PRADO
9.4
/5
114 Review
Park James
9.2
/5
110 Review
Grand Hyatt at SFO
9.6
/5
116 Review
Hotel Cerro, Autograph Collection
9.1
/5
92 Review
The St. Regis San Francisco
9.7
/5
116 Review
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
9.0
/5
130 Review
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
8.9
/5
126 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
8.0
/5
68 Review
The Westin Verasa Napa
8.9
/5
105 Review
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Bernardus Lodge & Spa
9.5
/5
81 Review
Lodge at Pebble Beach
8.6
/5
15 Review
CordeValle
9.6
/5
30 Review
The Clement Palo Alto
9.9
/5
75 Review
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
8.3
/5
67 Review
Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection
9.2
/5
114 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
9.6
/5
93 Review
The St. Regis San Francisco
9.7
/5
116 Review
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
9.0
/5
130 Review
1 Hotel San Francisco
9.3
/5
116 Review
Four Seasons Hotel Embarcadero
9.2
/5
52 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
8.0
/5
68 Review
Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Big Sur
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Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
9.1
/5
84 Review
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
8.1
/5
118 Review
Villa Mara Carmel
10.0
/5
77 Review
La Playa Hotel
9.0
/5
105 Review
Sanctuary Beach Resort
8.9
/5
103 Review
Seascape Beach Resort
9.0
/5
103 Review
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
9.2
/5
105 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
126 Review
San Jose Marriott
8.7
/5
121 Review
The Westin San Jose
8.7
/5
121 Review
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Concerts
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Exhibitions
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Historical attractions
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Sightseeing tours
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Boat tour
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Sightseeing bus
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Themed exhibition halls
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Museums
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Science & technology museums
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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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Namaste Therapeutic Bodyworks
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Pfeiffer Beach
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McWay Falls
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