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Big Sur, a complete history and guide
by Tommie Kay Lussier
Big Sur Information -Current Weather | Restaurants | Lodging |
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Visiting Big Sur is an incredible experience. You can get information before you arrive from the businesses, organizations and resident pages listed below. Purchase a copy of our "Complete History and Guide" before you leave home. Have a question, visit the contact form and drop me a note. |
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"A fantastic look at one of the most beautiful places in the world. The author does a magnificent job of documenting all of the wonders of Big Sur." |
Current Weather
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Restaurants - (North to South)
Big Sur River Inn |
Indoor
and outdoor dining along the Big Sur
River. Open for breakfast, lunch and
dinner. Four miles North of Pfeiffer Big
Sur State Park.
(831) 667-2700, (800) 548-3610 |
The Village Pub |
Located
next to River Inn in the Village Shops the
Village Pub serves lunch and dinner. Four
miles North of the Pfeiffer Big Sur State
Park.
(831) 667-2355 |
Ripplewood Cafe |
Serves
breakfast and lunch, three miles north of
the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.
(831) 667-2242 |
Bonito Roadhouse |
Across from
Glen Oaks Motel, Bonito Roadhouse serves
dinner every night by Tuesday. Located
three miles North of the Pfeiffer Big Sur
State Park.
(831) 667-2264 |
Fernwood |
Fernwood
serves lunch and dinner. The full bar has
live entertainment most weekends. Located
two miles North of the Pfeiffer Big Sur
State Park
(831) 667-2422 |
Big Sur Lodge |
Indoor
and outdoor dining along the Big Sur
River. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner
in the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
(831) 667-3111 |
Cielo at Ventana Inn |
Fine
dining in an elegant but casual
atmosphere. Lunch and dinner are served.
Cielo is located at the Ventana Inn and
Spa, two miles South of the Pfeiffer Big
Sur State Park.
(800) 628-6500 or (831) 667-2331 |
Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn |
Spectacular
ocean views and exceptional California
style cuisine. Sierra Mar located at the
Post Ranch Inn serves light lunch and
dinner. Located two miles South of the
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.
(831) 667-2800 |
Nepenthe |
A
Big Sur landmark since 1949. Nepenthe
Restaurant serves lunch and dinner indoors
and on two decks overlooking the Pacific.
Located three miles South of the Pfeiffer
Big Sur State Park.
(831) 667-2345 |
Cafe Kevah |
Brunch
and lunch are served in an outdoor
setting. The Cafe Kevah, located at
Nepenthe is open March through New Years
every day weather permitting. Located
three miles South of the Pfeiffer Big Sur
State Park.
(831) 667-2344 |
Deetjen's BigSur Inn |
With
dining in three rustic redwood rooms, each
with its own fireplace, Deetjen's is an
incomparable spot for an intimate
breakfast or dinner. Located four miles
South of the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.
(831) 667-2378 |
Whale Watcher Cafe |
Whale
Watcher Cafe at Gorda offers indoor and
outdoor dinging, located 40 miles South of
the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.
(805) 927-3918 |
Ragged Point |
Ragged
Point serves lunch and dinner and is
located 52 miles South of the Pfeiffer Big
Sur State Park.
(805) 927-5708 |
Lodging - (North to South)
Big Sur River Inn |
Located at the four miles North of
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, along the
Big Sur River, Big Sur River Inn has a swimming pool, grocery
store and a restaurant with weekend jazz on the lawn.
(800) 548-3610, (831) 667-2700 |
Big Sur Campground and Cabins |
Cabins and camping along the Big Sur River. On Highway One
between the Big Sur River Inn and Ripplewood.
(831) 667-2322 |
Riverside Campgrounds and Cabins |
Cabins and Camping are available
along the Big Sur River, three miles North of Pfeiffer Big Sur
State Park.
(831) 667-2414 |
Ripplewood Resort |
Ripplewood Resort has cabins along
the Big Sur River. The resort includes a grocery, gas station
and cafe.
(831) 667-2242 |
Glen Oaks Motel |
Glen Oaks Motel is located two miles
North of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and has motel style rooms
and cottages.
(831) 667-2105 |
Fernwood Resort |
Fernwood, one mile north of Pfeiffer
Big Sur State Park has motel-style rooms, a campground along
the Big Sur River, a bar and grocery store
(831) 667-2422 |
Big Sur Lodge |
Motel style units in the redwoods. Big Sur Lodge has a pool,
hiking trails and kitchen units. It is located inside the
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.
(800) 424-4787, (831) 667-3100 |
Post Ranch Inn |
Post Ranch Inn has luxurious rooms
overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It is located two miles South
of Pfieffer Big Sur State Park
(800) 527-2200 (831) 667-2200 |
Ventana Country Inn and Spa |
Ventana Country Inn and Spa offers
beautiful accommodations with stunning views of the Santa
Lucia Mountains.
(800) 628-6500, (831) 667-2331 |
Deetjen's Big Sur Inn |
Deetjen's is located four miles
south of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Its rustic redwood rooms
are tucked in a redwood grove.
(831) 667-2377 |
Esalen Institute |
Esalen offers residential workshops,
massage and natural hot springs.
(831) 667-3000 |
Lucia Lodge |
Lucia Lodge has cabins overlooking
the Pacific Ocean on the South Coast of Big Sur. It is located
21 miles South of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
(831) 667-2391 |
Camondolese Hermitage |
Located just South of Lucia Lodge,
21 miles south of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, the Camololese Hermitage
offers guest retreats.
(831) 667-2456 |
Gorda |
Cottages and a restaurant, located
40 miles South of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.
(805) 927-4600, (805) 927-3918 |
Ragged Point Inn |
Located 52 miles south of Pfeiffer
Big Sur State Park, and just fifteen miles from Hearst Castle,
the Ragged Point Inn offers rooms overlooking the Pacific
Ocean.
(805) 927-4502 |
Parks and Recreation
California State Parks |
This page of the California State Park Web Site includes links for information of all the State Park facilities in Big Sur, including Andrew Molera State Park, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Lime Kiln. |
US Forest Service; Los Padres National Forest |
Most of the land in Big Sur is owned by the US Forest Service, and is part of the Los Padres National Forest. Visit their web site for more information. |
Organizations
Big Sur JazzFest |
Big Sur JazzFest takes place during
the first weekend of May each year. The 2001 JazzFest will be
held May 4,5 and 6 and will feature world-class performances
in intimate settings.
(831) 667-1530 |
Big Sur Chamber of Commerce |
The Big Sur Chamber of Commerce
offers information and assistance to visitors in the Big Sur
Area.
(831) 667-2100 |
| Captain Cooper School | Captain Cooper School, located one
mile North of the Big Sur River Inn teaches Big Sur students
grades Kindergarten through 12.
(831) 667-2452 |
| Big Sur Arts Initiative | Big Sur Arts Initiative serves children and families through the arts. BSAI is the sponsor and producer of the Big Sur JazzFest and the Hidden Gardens Tour. |
| Big Sur Health Center | Located 1/4 mile South of the Big
Sur River Inn, the Big Sur Health Center is available for all
health care needs for residents and visitors to Big Sur.
(831) 667-2580 |
| Henry Miller Library | Henry Miller Library, located 1/2
mile South of Nepenthe, hosts cultrual events throughout the
year. It is also the foremost archive of Henry Miller books,
writings art and memorabilia.
(831) 667-2574 |
Through an association with Amazon.com, we offer the following books for purchase online. |
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Big Sur : A Complete History and Guideby Tommie Kay LussierPaperback - 64 pages (August 1, 1993) What a fantastic look at one of the most beuatiful places in the world. The author does a magnificent job of documenting all of the wonders of Big Sur. Anyone who is visiting the area, or interested in learning more about it, should pick this book up ASAP! |
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