Cabins in Big Sur

With its redwood forests and secluded atmosphere, Big Sur is made for a cabin getaway. Yes, this rugged expanse of the Central California coast is known for its dramatic ocean scenery (must-sees include the Bixby Creek Bridge and McWay Falls in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park), but when Highway 1 veers away from the Pacific and slightly inland to follow the Big Sur River, a stretch of cabin resorts, vacation rentals, and campgrounds are nestled in the woods, where you can relax and stay comfortable after a day of hiking in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park or tubing down the river. Most cabins are available year-round, many with plush amenities like full kitchens, queen-sized beds with linens, wood-burning stoves, wifi, and even hot tubs. While it might be colder and wetter in winter, it’s not as hard to snag a cabin reservation during this time. If you do have trouble, check out cabins in Carmel-by-the-Sea and Carmel Valley, north of Big Sur.