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A Secluded Retreat Surrounded by Misty Redwood Forests and Pacific Waves
Powered By TripAdvisorBuilt on a cliff 1,200 feet above the Pacific Ocean, the 100-acre Post Ranch Inn embraces the dramatic beauty of the coastline with glorious ocean, mountain, and forest views. This luxury California hotel is adorned with earth tones, high sweeping arches, and skylights that ensure it blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings, creating a sanctuary that’s uniquely at one with its environment. Escape to this remote, romantic hideaway to experience unparalleled vistas, world-class cuisine with an award-winning wine list, nurturing spa treatments, and an array of complimentary activities. Highlights of the adults-only retreat include:
- 39 rustic suites, private houses, and treehouses with wood-burning fireplaces and outdoor decks
- Garden-centric dining at Sierra Mar, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views
- Relaxing infinity pools and a soothing spa with treatments that incorporate healing elements
- Wellness offerings, including morning yoga, nature walks, forest meditation, and sound baths
- A diverse lineup of activities, ranging from stargazing, falconry, and shopping to garden tours
Hotel Amenities
Accommodations
The inn’s 40 guestrooms and private home offer a luxurious, intimate experience enhanced by Big Sur’s natural beauty. The organic architecture blends rustic elegance with luxury and comfort. Each room has a plush king-size bed with down pillows, a wood-burning fireplace, a complimentary minibar, a private deck with ocean or mountain views, a digital music system, a coffee & tea set-up, and luxurious amenities. To maintain a peaceful environment, there are no televisions or alarm clocks in guestrooms. Select rooms offer a private deck and outdoor hot tub. Room rates include an extensive breakfast in Sierra Mar. Arrangements may be made for a breakfast basket to be delivered to your guestroom.
One unique type of guestroom is a Tree House — and it is not your childhood tree house. This type captures the magic of childhood but goes well beyond with distinctive, upscale accommodations nine feet off the ground amid the trees. Here, you are part of an enchanting hideaway amid the forest, with spectacular views and serenity. Each room offers rustic modern décor with large windows, a King bed, a fireplace, a skylight to sleep under the stars, and a sundeck. Special touches include organic mattresses and linens, a stereo, complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, a robe and slippers, and even walking sticks and binoculars. It is a grown-up version of the best tree house ever.
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The acclaimed on-site restaurant draws on local ingredients and seasonality to deliver a spectacular and award-winning dining experience. With an acclaimed wine list to accompany the culinary team's masterpieces, it's an unforgettable experience.
Sierra Mar – Dine high atop the cliffs with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean at this acclaimed, award-winning restaurant. The culinary team offer an array of dishes and flavors artfully prepared using locally foraged ingredients often discovered along the lush coastline and the nearby mountains, along with those grown on-site in the bountiful Chef's Garden. Selections from the Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning wine cellar enhance the innovative, inspired cuisine.
Activities at Post Ranch Inn
Enjoy a digital detox during your stay, as all accommodations at the Post Ranch Inn are free from televisions or alarm clocks. Instead, leisurely explore the grounds, embrace wellness, enjoy fine dining, and take in the beauty of the California coastline.
Post Ranch Inn offers a multitude of engaging activities. Truly relax with rejuvenating spa treatments, savory gourmet fare, morning yoga sessions, or time spent swimming laps or enjoying views of the Pacific Ocean from the hotel’s heated infinity pools. The inn offers plenty of outdoor adventures as well, from guided nature hikes, stargazing, and a thrilling falconry experience to edible tours of the chef’s garden. Stop by The Mercantile to shop for clothing, jewelry, art, dinnerware, home furnishings, books, and more, or simply unwind in the serenity of the unique suites.
When you want to explore, ask the inn about the use of its Lexus vehicles. Big Sur and the surrounding area offer many opportunities for enjoyment, including beaches, parks, art galleries, whale watching, and more. In the quaint town of Carmel, just 30 miles north, shop charming boutiques and art galleries before watching a captivating sunset from the beach.
Other Nearby Activities & Attractions
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
- Henry Miller Library
- Pfeiffer Beach
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- Point Sur Lighthouse
- Partington Cove
- McWay Falls
- Bixby Creek Bridge
Location
Perched on the cliffs of the Big Sur coastline in California, the hotel offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Lucia Mountains, and forest. Post Ranch Inn is on Highway 1, within seven miles of several state parks and beaches, and 30 miles south of charming Carmel, featuring many shops and art galleries.
Address
47900 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA, United States
Transportation
- Airport
- San Francisco International Airport is 152 mi/242 km from the hotels, about a 3-hour drive.
- San Jose Int'l Airport is 90 mi/ 144 km away, about 150 minutes by car.
- Monterey Peninsula Airport is 35 mi/56 km away, about 60 minutes by car.
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Birthday Getaway
Tue Aug 05 2025 13:32:05 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Stay53462174578
Our visit to Post Ranch Inn to celebrate my wife's 50th birthday was very relaxing and lux. It was exactly what she hoped for :)
Over the Top!
Tue Aug 05 2025 12:03:32 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Graydon B
It's an amazing place like no other. Well worth the effort to get there from CO. We will certainly be returning. My wife was literally crying sitting on the patio overcome with happiness. No way to compare this place with any others we've stayed at - jaw droppingly beautiful and excellent staff and service.
Fabulous elopement experience!
Sat Aug 02 2025 14:56:34 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Aubrey d
My fiancee and I got married at Post Ranch Inn using their "elopement package" and it was fabulous. Everything we could have hoped for.
Exceptional in every way
Wed Jul 30 2025 11:58:35 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by PJ N
Post Ranch Inn is exceptional is every way possible. The resort blends into the dramatic landscape effortlessly, embracing and overwhelming you with natural beauty. The rooms are so well thought out and create the most relaxing ambiance. The staff exceeded our hospitality expectations in the most genuine way.
Once in a lifetime
Tue Jul 29 2025 15:41:35 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Louise P
An exceptional visit - rooms are over-the-top comfortable, food terrific. So relaxing and beautiful on all levels. I have heard of Post Ranch for several and so happy we were able to experience it.
