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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, Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn (47900 State Highway 1) and The Sur House (48123 California One) are great picks.

When to visit Big Sur

Big Sur in January
Estimated hotel price
$2740
1 night at 3-star hotel
Big Sur in January
Estimated hotel price
$2740
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.

Car

Another option to get to Big Sur is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 177 km from Big Sur. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

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.

Car

Another option to get to Big Sur is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 177 km from Big Sur. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Big Sur

Airlines serving Big Sur

Lufthansa
Good (7,094 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,339 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,824 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,513 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,641 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,965 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (786 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,351 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,752 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,590 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,285 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,308 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,112 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,199 reviews)
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Where to stay in Big Sur

Average rates range from around $338 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $3,607 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 $1.61 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 $19.26 and $25.68.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.26 and $25.68.

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