Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Big Sur travel guide

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You're Going to Love Big Sur

With a population of 1,000, Big Sur is a must-see destination in California, United States.

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Where to Eat in Big Sur

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Sur House (48123 California One) and Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn (47900 State Highway 1) are great picks.

When to visit Big Sur

Big Sur in March
Estimated hotel price
$2552
1 night at 3-star hotel
Big Sur in March
Estimated hotel price
$2552
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Big Sur in August, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 216 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Big Sur, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Big Sur

Plane

Although Big Sur doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 122 km from Big Sur. The shortest flight to Big Sur from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.

Plane

Although Big Sur doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 122 km from Big Sur. The shortest flight to Big Sur from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.

Airports near Big Sur

SBPSan Luis Obispo County
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Big Sur

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,649 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,056 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,620 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,513 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
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Where to stay in Big Sur

Average rates range from around $331 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $4,095 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Big Sur

Hiring a car in Big Sur

Expect to pay $1.49 per litre in Big Sur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.85 and $23.79.

Expect to pay $1.49 per litre in Big Sur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.85 and $23.79.