Hotels · Our pick in California

Post Ranch Inn

Cliff-top retreat·Big Sur

On the cliffs above the Pacific

About Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn sits on the ridge above Highway 1 in Big Sur, with rooms looking straight out over the ocean or into the mountains. Its restaurant, Sierra Mar, holds a MICHELIN Green Star.

Why it's on our list

  • Cliff-top rooms
  • Sierra Mar restaurant
  • On Highway 1

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Post Ranch Inn before you go.

How far is it from the sights?

Distances from Post Ranch Inn are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Bixby Creek Bridge12 miCar or taxi 25 min

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