| this woodsy-chic resort on 243 acres off the pacific coast highway is 0. perks include free breakfast, guided walks, wine & cheese receptions, and daily yoga and tai chi classes. there's also a farm-to-table restaurant and bar, a clothing-optional pool, a dry sauna, a fitness center and a spa. offering private balconies, the plush guest rooms have flat-screen tvs with dvd players, ipod docks and free wi-fi, as well as binoculars and walking sticks. suites add either hot tubs or fireplaces, while stand alone villas and cottages provide additional bedrooms and living areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. 5 miles from pfeiffer big sur state park and 30 miles south of monterrey
Monterey Regional Airport 54 min
Pfeiffer Beach (14 min)
Serene beach known for its purple sand, large rock formations & scenic views with entrance fee. Esalen Institute (23 min)
Storied retreat center on the cliffs of Big Sur offering spiritual workshops, hot springs & massage. Henry Miller Memorial Library (4 min)
Readings, art shows & live music at the 1960s residence & posthumous archive of author Henry Miller. Pfeiffer Beach Day Use Area (13 min)
Public beach located within Big Sur that boasts coastal views & interesting rock formations. Andrew Molera State Park (18 min)
Relatively undeveloped park with trails on beaches & through meadows & a walk-in trail camp. Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground (11 min)
1,000-acre state park boasts a wide variety of hiking trails, wildlife, campgrounds & a guest lodge. Point Sur Lighthouse (22 min)
40-ft.-tall lighthouse on a bluff, with walking tours & picturesque views, from 1889. McWay Falls (18 min)
Unique, 80-foot-tall waterfall flowing onto a small beach, with a short hiking trail. Point Sur State Historic Park (18 min)
Historic light station, continuously operating since 1889, with guided tours & a visitor center. Keyhole Arch at Pfeiffer Beach (14 min) Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park (5 min)
1,000-acre state park offers a wide variety of hiking trails, wildlife, campgrounds & a guest lodge. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park (14 min)
Four-square-mile park offering a short hike to a waterfall, a redwood grove & coastal views. Partington Cove (14 min)
Small, remote inlet & rugged beach reached by a dirt trail, wooden bridge & tunnel. Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge (4 min) | 
