Nestled along the scenic Big Sur River and surrounded by towering redwoods, the Big Sur River Inn offers a rustic yet charming escape in one of California’s most iconic coastal regions.

Andrew Molera State Park to Big Sur River Inn: 12 minutes Andrew Molera State Park to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park: 20 minutes ...

Hidden away in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, near the Big Sur River, this operation is more of a summer camp for families than an actual hotel, and standards run parallel with the area's bohemian past.