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Big Sur Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Attractions & Itinerary | Trip.com
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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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17 Mile Dr
4.5
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291 Reviews
Beaches and shores
Monterey Bay Aquarium
4.6
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203 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
CA-1
4.8
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499 Reviews
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Hearst Castle
4.6
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156 Reviews
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Roaring Camp
5.0
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28 Reviews
San Jose Museum of Art
4.9
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15 Reviews
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Silicon Valley
4.5
/5
154 Reviews
California's Great America
4.7
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8 Reviews
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Computer History Museum
4.7
/5
17 Reviews
Googleplex
4.2
/5
46 Reviews
Hoover Tower
4.8
/5
49 Reviews
Stanford University
4.8
/5
594 Reviews
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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Fernwood Resort
4.1
/5
13 Reviews
Big Sur River Inn
3.6
/5
20 Reviews
Post Ranch Inn
4.8
/5
63 Reviews
Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort
4.4
/5
45 Reviews
Big Sur Lodge
4.1
/5
106 Reviews
Big Sur Campground and Cabins
4.3
/5
440 Reviews
5 Acres Pool/Spa, Walk to All Big Sur Has to Offer
4.9
/5
5 Reviews
What to eat
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Big Sur Roadhouse
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Western cuisine
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Barbecue
Avg. €27/person
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Big Sur Village General Store & Burrito Bar
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Hog's Breath Inn
4.3
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7 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. €21/person
Sushi Heaven
4.6
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Asian cuisine
Avg. €26/person
Dametra Cafe
4.4
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10 Reviews
Western cuisine
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Carmel's Bistro Giovanni
4.4
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7 Reviews
Western cuisine
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Fish Hopper
4.6
/5
9 Reviews
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Sea view
Avg. €34/person
Rio Grill
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
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California Pizza Kitchen at Monterey
4.2
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6 Reviews
Western cuisine
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Pizza My Heart
4.3
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Western cuisine
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17 Mile Dr
4.5
/5
291 Reviews
Beaches and shores
Monterey Bay Aquarium
4.6
/5
203 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
CA-1
4.8
/5
499 Reviews
Night view
Hearst Castle
4.6
/5
156 Reviews
Historic landmark
Roaring Camp
5.0
/5
28 Reviews
San Jose Museum of Art
4.9
/5
15 Reviews
Themed exhibition halls
Silicon Valley
4.5
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154 Reviews
California's Great America
4.7
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Amusement parks
Computer History Museum
4.7
/5
17 Reviews
Googleplex
4.2
/5
46 Reviews
Hoover Tower
4.8
/5
49 Reviews
Stanford University
4.8
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594 Reviews
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Big Sur
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Hyatt Carmel Highlands
8.1
/5
118 Reviews
Villa Mara Carmel
9.8
/5
100 Reviews
Hotel Via
9.3
/5
116 Reviews
1 Hotel San Francisco
8.9
/5
117 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Embarcadero
9.2
/5
46 Reviews
The Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square
9.2
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46 Reviews
Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa
9.2
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107 Reviews
Napa River Inn
9.3
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103 Reviews
Napa Valley Lodge
9.3
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108 Reviews
Harvest Inn
9.5
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103 Reviews
Le Petit Pali St Helena
9.6
/5
53 Reviews
Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley
9.5
/5
47 Reviews
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Half Moon Bay State Beach
4.7
/5
33 Reviews
Beaches and shores
San Francisco Bay
4.8
/5
53 Reviews
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Waterfront
4.7
/5
26 Reviews
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California's Great America
4.7
/5
8 Reviews
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La Playa Hotel
8.8
/5
106 Reviews
Fairmont San Francisco
9.3
/5
134 Reviews
Sutter Mansion
9.1
/5
68 Reviews
Carneros Resort and Spa
9.2
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44 Reviews
White House Napa
9.2
/5
79 Reviews
Napa River Inn
9.3
/5
103 Reviews
Senza Hotel
8.8
/5
109 Reviews
Dr Wilkinsons Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs a Member of Design Hotels
9.2
/5
101 Reviews
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Hotel Valencia Santana Row
9.4
/5
117 Reviews
Enchante Boutique Hotel
9.0
/5
58 Reviews
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
8.0
/5
75 Reviews
el PRADO
9.4
/5
118 Reviews
Park James
9.2
/5
111 Reviews
Grand Hyatt at SFO
9.5
/5
125 Reviews
Hotel Cerro, Autograph Collection
9.1
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90 Reviews
The St. Regis San Francisco
9.6
/5
115 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
9.1
/5
127 Reviews
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
9.0
/5
126 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
8.4
/5
68 Reviews
The Westin Verasa Napa
8.9
/5
105 Reviews
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Bernardus Lodge & Spa
9.5
/5
79 Reviews
Lodge at Pebble Beach
8.4
/5
12 Reviews
CordeValle
9.6
/5
30 Reviews
The Clement Palo Alto
9.8
/5
41 Reviews
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
8.0
/5
75 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
8.0
/5
120 Reviews
Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection
9.2
/5
117 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
9.6
/5
87 Reviews
The St. Regis San Francisco
9.6
/5
115 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
9.1
/5
127 Reviews
1 Hotel San Francisco
8.9
/5
117 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Embarcadero
9.2
/5
46 Reviews
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Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
9.1
/5
81 Reviews
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
8.1
/5
118 Reviews
Villa Mara Carmel
9.8
/5
100 Reviews
La Playa Hotel
8.8
/5
106 Reviews
Sanctuary Beach Resort
8.9
/5
103 Reviews
Seascape Beach Resort
9.0
/5
103 Reviews
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
9.1
/5
105 Reviews
Hotel Los Gatos – No Resort Fee
9.0
/5
105 Reviews
The Inn at Saratoga, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
9.0
/5
102 Reviews
Hilton San Jose
8.7
/5
127 Reviews
San Jose Marriott
8.7
/5
120 Reviews
The Westin San Jose
8.7
/5
120 Reviews
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