Search Motels in Big Sur

If you’re not able to find a motel in Big Sur, let us help you find a motel or similar property from more than 992 accommodations in the larger area. Just use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.

At many motels, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the tired traveler taking a road trip along America’s major roadways.

Here are some of our customers’ favorite motels to choose from in the larger area. Stargazer Inn and Suites is located 23 mi (37 km) from the heart of Big Sur. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. Central Big Sur is 23.1 mi (37.2 km) away. Lovers Point Inn: Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 25.6 mi (41.2 km) from the heart of Big Sur. Pacific Inn: Central Big Sur is 23.1 mi (37.1 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages: 26 mi (41.8 km) from the heart of Big Sur. Enjoy access to the free parking, along with in-room amenities like a microwave.

Enjoy the seaside in this relaxing, romantic area while you’re sightseeing. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Pfeiffer Beach, McWay Falls, and Sand Dollar Beach. To learn more about local history, take some time at Keyhole Arch at Pfeiffer Beach and Molera Ranch House Museum. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and Los Padres National Forest.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Big Sur to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Big Sur is 20 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Big Sur to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is located 22.7 mi (36.6 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is 29.7 mi (47.8 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.