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Big-Sur-Lodging.com should be your first stop when planning your Big Sur Pacific Coast vacation, calendar things to see & do January through June. Comparison information about visitor accommodations of all Resorts Hotels, Motels, Cabins, Lodges, Inns, Vacation rentals near Big Sur California and all Big Sur Campgrounds; every Big Sur eatery covered in our Big Sur Restaurant Review and Guide ... Enjoy the the famous beautiful Big Sur Waterfall nature trails for some nice scenic hikes and waterfalls after there is some rain :( This travel website is a work in progress to become the #1 web portal for everything Big Sur California. Find visitor information and connections to all the rest of the information that the Big Sur visitor could possibly need and more...

Hi, I am Don Smith the author of Big Sur Lodging and Visitor Accommodations, also Webmaster of this website. The best time to visit the Big Sur is in the fall after the crowds have left and the kids have gone back to school, the weather and the ambiance improves! The tourist season may have come to an end but the rainy season should have started already, please be careful when you drive the Pacific Coast Highway chosen #1 of The 20 Greatest Driving Roads in the World by PM Magazine...still...the lack of highway 1 traffic and rains plus nice temperate weather and seasonally low prices are making this WINTER one very best times to visit the Big Sur Coast, DO IT.

I am Don Smith the author of Big Sur Lodging Accommodations and Webmaster of this website. I was raised on this beautiful majestic Central California Coast and have long had a love affaire with the Pacific Coast Highway 1 and the Big Sur Pacific Coast; let me be your guide.

I was raised on this beautiful majestic
Central California Coast and have long
had a love affaire with the Pacific Coast
Highway 1 and the Big Sur Pacific Coast;
let me be your Big Sur visitor's guide...

Live entertainment on weekends is still going on at all the usual old venues like Fernwood Resort (831-667-2422) and Treebones(877-424-4787) and as always the Ragged Point Resort (805-927-4502) is a must stop not to every be passed by...and also don't miss any Big Sur Winter/Spring events…like the special whale watching trip to the top of the Point Sur Lightstation or the rare opportunity to tour the historic marine biology lab of John Steinbeck’s friend and associate Ed Ricketts (reservations: 831-646-5640), located on the Monterey’s colorful Cannery Row...most all Big Sur lodging establishments offer winter deals like Ragged Point’s Winter Special or Big Sur Lodges February $50 off Redwood Forest Cottage and February and although there is always romance in the Big Sur air Valentine’s Day Weekend February, 11th / 14th is a special Big Sur happening too…... and it’s always worth going north to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a great white shark is the latest addition to the the new Open Sea Galleries exhibit. Big Sur is great place to relax and do nothing; sit by the warm flickering fireplace and have good read like the recently released Fire Monks, sure to warm you in the winter a book born from the ashes of the 2008 wildfires…and do remember too, be careful and help prevent forest fires.

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Picture of the motly highway repair crew that fixed the PCH 1 slide at Alder Creek; click for a larger picture of crew of highway heroes who fixed the Alder Creek slide in less than two months, now ready to cut the ribbon and open PCH 1 to summer traffic. Pack Your Bags, beautiful Big Sur Scenic Coast Highway 1 is STILL OPEN!!!

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It is ironic that the Big Sur Coast’s best weather comes after the busy summer season is over and the crowds are gone and the only people there to enjoy the beautiful days are the locals and a few privileged others. Winter began here December 21st and typically during the fall/winter, an area of high pressure builds at the surface over the Great Basin (the area between the Sierra Nevada range to the west and the Rocky Mountains to the east) and begins to dominate Central California coastal weather. These conditions most often produce northeasterly (offshore) winds, especially during the night and morning hours. These winds bring the relatively dry air to our shoreline, pushing the marine layer far out to sea, which produces sparkling, clear visibility along our beaches and the warmest temperatures of the year. The tourists desert the Big Sur Coast after summer leaving it sometimes eerily peaceful but with the lack of rains and relatively warm days and nights it hardly feels like winter.
Even in the depth of winter there are some flowers in bloom to feed the humming birds and the wildlife doesn’t hibernate in Big Sur, you can see the gray whales heading south, sea otters and elephant seals have their pups and even a few monarch butterflies can be seen till the end of February. On weekends at 10AM the California State Parks puts on Ranger guided grey whale migration watching presentations, (831-667-2315). They meet at the vista point on Highway 1 at mile marker 37,1-mile north of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park; also docents are also often available when viewing the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seals.

Ragged Point is always a must stop on any Big Sur road-trip to at vert least check the California coastal views. In the tiny village of San Simeon at the south end of the Big Sur Coast visit Sebastian’s General Store and Café who feature Hearst Ranch natural free range grass fed beef is getting a reputation for their great food with both tourists and locals alike and their latest addition a tasting room for Hearst Ranch Wines so now have a wine tasting room there! Do some exploring and have some adventures along with getting pampered at one of the fine resorts on the scenic Big Sur Coast Highway 1!

HOW TO DRESS WHEN YOU GO TO BIG SUR CALIFORNIA: The Big Sur area has a large variety of microclimates; weather is generally mild on the coast but it changes quickly and often so it is best to come prepared and layering is the best way to dress for Big Sur any season; peal clothes off when it warms, pile them on when it starts to get cool or damp.


Notice Stay Out Because of Fire Damage Sign; some Big Sur wilderness areas, trails and campgrounds are closed because of dangerous conditions caused by forest fires damage; click to enlarge area closed sign photograph.

A few trails east of Highway 1 are still closed including the Ewoldsen and Tanbark trails at Julia Pfeiffer Burns.

INFORMATION ON TRAIL AND CAMPGROUND CLOSUERS: Click the tent camper to visit Limekiln State Park California Campgroung Page: funny little sleeping camper with his feet sticking out the tent graphic to highlight the reopening of Limekiln State Park and the Limekiln campground!GREAT NEWS !!!: It’s been over two years since the Big Sur fires and most trails and campgrounds are back open. The exceptions which are campgrounds closed are Ventana Campground; Limekiln Creek California State Park's is open and assigning campsites on a first come first serve basis. The long awaited trail to Sykes Hot Springs is back open as is the Pfeiffer Falls Trail. In fact most trails that had closed because of the fires have now reopen including Tanbark but Ewoldsen Trail remains closed at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park .
Before you start any adventure you may want to check online and double check by telephone that your desired trails and camping destinations are open and passable. Ventana Wilderness Alliance website is a great resource for all Big Sur area trails (V.W.A. Website) and can check for current conditions and closuers via telephone or in person at the Big Sur Ranger Station (831) 667-2315. Personnel are available during normal business hours 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (PST) and have information about hiking, camping, road conditions and more. While in Big Sur you can pick up trail maps, books, posters, and lots of other information. They also have public restrooms. At the more southern end of the Scenic Big Sur Highway you can get help and information via telephone or in person from the Pacific Valley Ranger Station (805)927-4211.
With the rainy season underway the highway can close at anytime always check before you go: for current California Highway conditions call 1-800.427.7623, or on the internet you can check California Highway Conditions: PCH 1 and all California Highway Conditions at the California Department of Transportation website Mobile.

If the highway closure keeps you home use this photo gallery to help plan your next Big Sur PCH 1 vacation, take a virtual photo road trip up the Pacific Coast Highway 1 from San Simeon to Monterey.

A scenic Pacific Coast Highway 1 highway closed sign and road barricade to highlight the current highway one closure.It's always a good idea to check Highway conditions; Pacific Coast Highway One, PCH 1, has recently been describe by Cal-Trans as geologically unstable and there is highway construction, delays and closures:

Photo of rock slide caution sign to highlight the danger of rock slides on Pacific Coast Highway 1 during the winter rainy season; slide ahead CalTrans sign on the side of the highway warning of a slide ahead; click for a larger slide ahead PCH 1 caution danger highway sign.
Slide Danger

PCH 1, Pacific Coast Highway 1 -It is never really safe to travel the scenic Big Sur Pacific Coast Highway 1 during or soon after a rain storm and it is especially dangerous when there has been a lot of rain and the ground is saturated. Although rock slides can happen at any time the more saturated the ground and if there is currently or in the near future a rain storm, especially if it is heavy then the more likely flash flooding and severe rock slides are imminent. It only takes one small falling rock to ruin your day and a one large boulder can end your life! The Pacific Coast Highway 1 remains open unless it is closed by the California Department of Transportation; for current California Highway conditions call 1-800.427.7623, or on the internet you can check California Highway Conditions: PCH 1 and all California Highway Conditions at the California Department of Transportation website Mobile.




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This is a "Hyperlink" Table complete with all lodging, motels, resorts, inns and hotels near Big Sur California. CLICK on the motel or resort in the table below for detailed accommodations information and links relevant to that lodging.

Big Sur Campground and Cabins Pacific Coast Highway 1 sign picture , Click for more visitor information about the Big Sur Campground and Cabins amenities.
Big Sur Campground and Cabins
Big Sur Lodge highway sign photograph , links to travel details for accommodations at Big Sur Lodge.
Big Sur Lodge
Big Sur River Inn on Pacific Coast Highway photo , click for visitor services for a stay at Big Sur River Inn.
Big Sur River Inn
Carmel River Inn cottage photograph , Detailed visitor information for the Carmel California lodging accommodations at the Carmel River Inn.
Carmel River Inn
Deetjens Big Sur Inn from Pacific Coast Highway One picture , Find out visitor information for services available at Deetjens Big Sur Inn.
Deetjen's Big Sur Inn
Esalen Institute highway sign picture , Click for more visitor information about the facilities at Esalen Institute.
Esalen Institute
Fernwood Resort on the P.C.H. photograph , Travel details for the lodging accommodations at the Fernwood Resort.
Fernwood Resort
Glen Oaks Motel photo , Visitor specifics for a stay at Glen Oaks Motel.
Glen Oaks Motel
Gorda Springs resort photograph , Click for detailed visitor information on the Big Sur lodging accommodations at Gorda Springs Resort.
Gorda Springs Cottages
Hearst Hacienda Guest Hunting Lodge in Jolon picture , Find out visitor information for the facilities and services available at Hearst Hacienda Guest Hunting Lodge in Jolon, California.
Hacienda Guest Lodge Jolon
Highlands Inn Carmel Hyatt Resort hotel lobby picture , Click for more visitor information about the Highlands Inn Carmel Hyatt Resort.
Highlands Inn Carmel Hyatt Resort
Photograph of the Lucia Lodge taken from Pacific Coast Highway 1 , Click to get travel details for guest services and facilities at the ocean view Lucia Lodge on the Big Sur Pacific coast.
Lucia Lodge
New Camaldoli Hermitage sign by Pacific Coast Highway 1 photo, Click for visitor specifics about a stay at New Camaldoli Hermitage.
New Camaldoli Hermitage
Post Ranch Inn Pacific Ocean View Resort photograph , Detailed visitor information for the luxury Big Sur Pacific Ocean view lodging accommodations at the Post Ranch Inn Ocean View Resort.
Post Ranch Inn
Ragged Point Inn and Pacific Ocean View Resort hotel lobby picture, Click to find out visitor information about accommodations and guest services at the Ragged Point Inn Pacific Ocean View Resort.
Ragged Point Inn and Resort
Ripplewood Resort on Pacific Coast Highway 1 picture , Click for more visitor information about facilities and services available at the Ripplewood Resort Big Sur lodging.
Ripplewood Resort
Photo of a cabin on the Big Sur River at the Riverside Campground and Cabins, Travel details for accommodations at Riverside Campground and Cabins.
Riverside Campground and Cabins
Photograph of yurts and Pacific Ocean View at Treebones Ocean View Resort, Click for tourist information about the facilities and services available for a stay at Treebones Pacific Ocean View Resort.
Treebones Resort
Big Sur vacation rental house photograph , click for detailed visitor information for vacation rental properties, houses and cabins in the Big Sur Pacific Coast.
Vacation Rental Properties
Ventana Inn and Spa Highway Sign Picture , Find out visitor information about facilities and guest services available for tourists at the Ventana Inn and Spa.
Ventana Inn & Spa
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