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Ventana Inn & Spa

By Charlyn Keating Chisholm, About.com

The Bottom Line:

Elegant retreat, on 243 acres of hillside overlooking Big Sur's dramatic Pacific coastline.

What's Special About the Ventana Inn:

Secluded natural resort far up above the coastline surrounded by trees. Both lobby and restaurant are framed with hand-hewn cedar beams and posts, adding a rustic appeal. One of the swimming pools and sundecks is "clothing optional."

Guest Rooms and Rates:

60 guest rooms and suites, housed in several one- and two-story buildings, many with fireplaces, from $299.
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Insider Tips:

  • Recent guests have reported mixed reviews on service and room quality.

Location of the Ventana Inn:


Big Sur, 28 miles south of Carmel on Highway One, 150 miles south of San Francisco.
Highway 1, Big Sur, California 93920
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Contact the Ventana Inn:


phone: 831.667.2331, 800.628.6500; fax: 831.667.0573;
email: reservations@ventanainn.com
web site: Ventana Inn & Spa

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