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Post Ranch Inn

Perched 1200 feet up on a ridge overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Post Ranch Inn is an architectural gem, and seamlessly blends understated rustic luxury, immaculate cuisine and astounding service.

CA-1, Big Sur, California, USA
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  • We think it offers one of the best sunsets in the world overlooking the Pacific Ocean

  • A harmonious blend of rustic luxury, style and sophistication

  • An ideal place to stay for a honeymoon or romantic vacation

  • The most coveted resort in California

It is a testament to its amazing atmosphere that so many guests fall in love with Post Ranch Inn and return year after year, such is its remarkable unique charm and setting. To start with, the views over the Pacific at sunset are outstanding, especially with cocktail in hand from your own private deck. For those wanting to stay somewhere really very special for three or four days, look no further than Post Ranch Inn - it is a Scott Dunn hot tip.

It is set within its own 100-acre estate, so by day you can wander off on hiking trails through wild heaths and redwoods, or head off to the many beaches around Big Sur. You can return for a plunge in one of the three pools, which as you can imagine all have staggering views. The food at Post Ranch Inn is somewhat legendary, blending seasonal Californian fare with French, Asian and Mediterranean inspired flavors, while the evening menus are quite extraordinary. The restaurant, Sierra Mar, offers floor to ceiling windows, making the most of its location. Of course, there is a superb spa.

There are only 39 suites and rooms that all have the perfect mix of rustic luxury, blending into the natural beauty of the location. All rooms have a private deck that look over the ocean or the mountains. They have lovely fireplaces and come with everything you would expect, except TVs, which are a welcome exclusion in a place like this. The Coastal, Cliff and Ocean Houses offer spellbinding views of the Pacific from their floor-to-ceiling windows. The tree houses are always a Scott Dunn favorite, and these do not disappoint, set within hundred year old oaks. For those wanting mountain views then the Mountain Houses are the ones to opt for.

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Top tip:

Wine buffs or those celebrating should ask the sommelier for the secret wine list at Sierra Mar!

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Rooms

Pacific Suites

Pacific Suites

There are two Pacific Suites housed in a circular two-storey building (one suite on each floor). Each suite is arranged over 960 sq feet of indoor and outdoor space with personalized furniture, glorious ocean views which can be enjoyed from the living room, bedroom (complete with king-size bed with organic mattress and linens) and large soaking tub. each suite also has a stainless steel outdoor hot tub on a private deck.

2 people
Ocean House

Ocean House

Each Ocean House is free-standing with roofs ensconced in a soft blanket of grass and wildflowers. Panoramic Ocean views can be appreciated from the king-size bed, bath, window seat and terrace and large soaking tub situated on a private deck.

2 people
Coast House

Coast House

The Coast House is designed to reflect the surrounding redwood trees and so each two storey structure is circular with private entrances leading to a leather couch and coffee table in front of a fireplace. Views of the Big Sur coastline can be appreciated from the bed, couch, bathtub and private deck.

2 people

Facilities

Golf

Golf
Horse Riding

Horse Riding
Yoga

Yoga
Fishing

Fishing
Sailing

Sailing

Location

CA-1, Big Sur, California, USA

Post Ranch Inn is located on the Big Sur coast off Highway 1, 30 miles south of Carmel, 150 miles south of San Francisco and 300 miles north of Los Angeles.

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