Post Ranch Inn is a luxury eco-resort in Big Sur, on the central coast of California. It sits on cliffs about 1,200 feet above the Pacific Ocean, and the setting is the main reason most guests come.
The resort is adults-only, which shapes the mood of a stay: quiet, unhurried and built around the view. Its accommodations are designed in the style of tree houses, set among the landscape rather than above it, so that the coastline stays in sight from most of the rooms.
What a stay offers
- Coastal views over the Pacific, which the resort describes as among the Big Sur coastline's finest.
- Spa services, a natural choice after a day of walking or simply sitting still above the water.
- Tree house-style lodging that blends into the hillside and suits guests who want the feeling of being inside nature.
Planning a visit
Big Sur itself is a long, winding stretch of coast with few towns, so a stay here is best treated as a destination rather than a stop along the way. Because the resort is remote, guests should plan their travel and meals in advance and expect to spend much of their time on the grounds and in the surrounding scenery.
Post Ranch Inn suits couples and adults looking for a slow, scenic retreat on the California coast. Those who want nightlife, family facilities or a base in a busy city will likely find it a poor fit.