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Neighborhoods Big Sur
Big Sur, the greatest meeting of land and water in the world.
Want to find out why Henry Miller, Jack Kerouac, and so many writers and artists have made Big Sur their home? Take a drive down Highway 1, arguably the most beautiful road in the US. Some call it God’s country, some consider it the most romantic place on Earth, but everyone agrees they have never seen anything like it. Big Sur is not a town, it’s a 100 mile stretch of coast filled with natural wonders, historical landmarks, and a community of eccentric artists and intellectuals. Big Sur is also home to the world renowned Esalen Institute, which was founded in the 1960s to explore what Aldous Huxley coined “the human potential.”
The best way to savor Big Sur’s rustic luxury is a stay at the romantic Ventana Inn, a Joie de Vivre Hotel.
Things To Do in Big Sur
- add to experience Andrew Molera State Park
- add to experience Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant
- add to experience Big Sur Food and Wine Festival
- add to experience Esalen Institute
- add to experience Henry Miller Library
- add to experience Pfeiffer Beach
- add to experience Spirit Garden
Big Sur Hotels
Ventana Inn & Spa
From $500
Ventana Inn & Spa is a secluded resort located in the hills of Big Sur’s coast. The Inn epitomizes the embrace between indulgent luxury and nature’s tranquility. more >
