Guidebook for Big Sur
Food Scene
Great coffee, house made soft serve ice cream, breads, pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches, wine and beer. High quality food. Very unusual. Great gift store. Short drive South along the coast.
Great morning coffees and fresh baked bread and pastries daily. Lunch and dinner are exceptional fine dining.
32 locals recommend
Big Sur Bakery
47540 CA-1Great morning coffees and fresh baked bread and pastries daily. Lunch and dinner are exceptional fine dining.
If you want the highest culinary experience and views overlooking the Pacific plan to spend the evening at the Sierra Mar restaurant for dinner. $$$
11 locals recommend
Post Ranch Inn
47900 CA-1If you want the highest culinary experience and views overlooking the Pacific plan to spend the evening at the Sierra Mar restaurant for dinner. $$$
Highway 1 / Ventana station
Coast Gallery Big Sur
49901 CA-1Drinks & Nightlife
Big Sur Taphouse
47520 CA-1Good selection of draft beers, good basic eats.
Arts & Culture
Great selection of literature and California writers nestled into the redwoods in the heart of Big Sur.
19 locals recommend
Henry Miller Memorial Library
48603 CA-1Great selection of literature and California writers nestled into the redwoods in the heart of Big Sur.
Shopping
Great collection of jewelry, books, clothing and all kinds of interesting and unique items.
Phoenix Shop
48510 CA-1Great collection of jewelry, books, clothing and all kinds of interesting and unique items.
Essentials
Closest supermarket is a 55 minute drive to the North towards Carmel. Be prepared.
128 locals recommend
Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey BlvdClosest supermarket is a 55 minute drive to the North towards Carmel. Be prepared.