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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
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10 Reviews
Historic landmark
17 Mile Dr
4.5
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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
/5
154 Reviews
California's Great America
4.7
/5
8 Reviews
Amusement parks
Computer History Museum
4.7
/5
17 Reviews
Googleplex
4.2
/5
46 Reviews
Hoover Tower
4.8
/5
49 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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Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort
4.4
/5
45 Reviews
Post Ranch Inn
4.8
/5
62 Reviews
Big Sur Lodge
4.1
/5
107 Reviews
Fernwood Resort
4.1
/5
12 Reviews
Big Sur River Inn
3.6
/5
22 Reviews
5 Acres Pool/Spa, Walk to All Big Sur Has to Offer
4.9
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Big Sur Campground and Cabins
4.3
/5
10 Reviews
Cabin Nestled in Forested Canyon
4.6
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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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Big Sur Roadhouse
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Western cuisine
Avg. AED73/person
Restaurant at Big Sur River Inn
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Barbecue
Avg. AED113/person
Fernwood Resort Bar & Grill
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Big Sur Village General Store & Burrito Bar
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Hog's Breath Inn
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Seafood
Avg. AED87/person
Carmel's Bistro Giovanni
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Western cuisine
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Nepenthe
5.0
/5
3 Reviews
Western cuisine
Sea view
Avg. AED84/person
Sushi Heaven
4.0
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3 Reviews
Asian cuisine
Avg. AED106/person
Aubergine the restaurant at L'Auberge Carmel
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Seafood
Avg. AED904/person
Dametra Cafe
5.0
/5
4 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. AED69/person
The C Restaurant + Bar
3.0
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2 Reviews
Seafood
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Fish Hopper
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3 Reviews
Seafood
Sea view
Avg. AED139/person
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Old Fisherman's Wharf
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Historic landmark
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
/5
154 Reviews
California's Great America
4.7
/5
8 Reviews
Amusement parks
Computer History Museum
4.7
/5
17 Reviews
Googleplex
4.2
/5
46 Reviews
Hoover Tower
4.8
/5
49 Reviews
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Big Sur
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Hyatt Carmel Highlands
8.1
/5
118 Reviews
Villa Mara Carmel
10.0
/5
77 Reviews
Hotel Via
9.3
/5
116 Reviews
1 Hotel San Francisco
9.3
/5
116 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Embarcadero
9.2
/5
52 Reviews
The Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square
9.3
/5
48 Reviews
Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa
9.2
/5
107 Reviews
Napa River Inn
9.3
/5
103 Reviews
Napa Valley Lodge
9.3
/5
108 Reviews
Harvest Inn
9.5
/5
104 Reviews
Le Petit Pali St Helena
9.6
/5
51 Reviews
Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley
9.5
/5
43 Reviews
Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Big Sur
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California Academy of Sciences
4.7
/5
933 Reviews
Science & technology museums
Monterey Bay Aquarium
4.6
/5
203 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
4.5
/5
19 Reviews
Amusement parks
California's Great America
4.7
/5
8 Reviews
Amusement parks
San Francisco Zoo
4.3
/5
112 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
Popular Cultural Hotels Near Big Sur
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La Playa Hotel
9.0
/5
105 Reviews
Fairmont San Francisco
9.2
/5
132 Reviews
Sutter Mansion
9.2
/5
66 Reviews
Carneros Resort and Spa
9.2
/5
40 Reviews
White House Napa
9.2
/5
75 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
98 Reviews
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Half Moon Bay State Beach
4.7
/5
33 Reviews
Beaches and shores
Waterfront
4.7
/5
26 Reviews
Beaches and shores
San Francisco Bay
4.8
/5
53 Reviews
Beaches and shores
Boat tour
Old Fisherman's Wharf
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Historic landmark
California's Great America
4.7
/5
8 Reviews
Amusement parks
Popular Instagrammable Hotels Near Big Sur
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Hotel Valencia Santana Row
9.4
/5
118 Reviews
Enchante Boutique Hotel
9.0
/5
57 Reviews
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
8.3
/5
68 Reviews
el PRADO
9.4
/5
114 Reviews
Park James
9.2
/5
110 Reviews
Grand Hyatt at SFO
9.6
/5
116 Reviews
Hotel Cerro, Autograph Collection
9.1
/5
92 Reviews
The St. Regis San Francisco
9.7
/5
116 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
9.0
/5
130 Reviews
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
8.9
/5
126 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
8.0
/5
68 Reviews
The Westin Verasa Napa
8.9
/5
105 Reviews
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Bernardus Lodge & Spa
9.5
/5
81 Reviews
Lodge at Pebble Beach
8.6
/5
15 Reviews
CordeValle
9.6
/5
30 Reviews
The Clement Palo Alto
9.9
/5
75 Reviews
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
8.3
/5
68 Reviews
Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection
9.2
/5
114 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
9.6
/5
93 Reviews
The St. Regis San Francisco
9.7
/5
116 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
9.0
/5
130 Reviews
1 Hotel San Francisco
9.3
/5
116 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Embarcadero
9.2
/5
52 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
8.0
/5
68 Reviews
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Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
9.1
/5
85 Reviews
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
8.1
/5
118 Reviews
Villa Mara Carmel
10.0
/5
77 Reviews
La Playa Hotel
9.0
/5
105 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
8.8
/5
126 Reviews
San Jose Marriott
8.7
/5
119 Reviews
The Westin San Jose
8.8
/5
121 Reviews
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Concerts
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Boat tour
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Sightseeing bus
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Museums
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Science & technology museums
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Farms and pastures
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Mountain climbing
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Hiking
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