Welcome to the
Big Sur River Inn

a big sur Hotel and Restaurant

The Big Sur River Inn is an unforgettable one-stop vacation destination where traditions are born and thrive, year after year. Nestled amid towering redwoods along the scenic Big Sur River, the River Inn is Big Sur’s first hotel and restaurant, and remains a beloved gathering place for locals and visitors alike.

Adirondack chairs on the front deck of the riverside suites

STAY WITH US

Stay in the heart of Big Sur in one of our comfortable, cabin-feel guest rooms. Our riverside suites overlook the expansive lawn and redwood-lined Big Sur River. Our motel-style ridge rooms are located along historic Highway One across from the main lodge.

photo of Breakfast at the Big Sur River Inn with english muffin, omelet, fruit bowl and coffee

EAT WITH US

Renew your spirit at our restaurant and full service bar at the Big Sur River Inn, open daily from 9am to 8pm. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner on our outdoor decks, the lawn or along the bank of the Big Sur River. Also explore our burrito bar inside our general store and grab an ice cream at our famous bus.

Shop with us

For an authentic Big Sur River Inn experience without visiting us on the property, check out our new online store to take a piece of the River Inn home with you. It is also a great way to support our family-owned and locally-operated business. Thank you for your support!

Sunday Music on the lower deck at the Big Sur River Inn

ACTIVITIES

From summer Sunday live music to annual holiday celebrations to movie nights on the lawn, we at the Big Sur River Inn love family and community, and bringing locals and visitors alike together. Explore our activities page for upcoming events and activities.

photo of newlywed couple embracing on the giant Adirondack chair in front of the Big Sur River Inn Restaurant

WEDDINGS & EVENTS

The Big Sur River Inn is the perfect place to host your destination wedding or group event, big or small. We work with local vendors to make your event something to cherish and remember. 

Logo of Kind Traveler, a business that helps the Big Sur River Inn give back to its community with every room booked.

Big Sur River Inn, in partnership with Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back program, supports Big Sur Health Center. The mission of Big Sur Health Center is to provide quality healthcare through traditional and complementary approaches that are culturally sensitive and patient-centered. It is their quest to be a life-long healthcare partner for all in Big Sur, regardless of need or ability to pay. Through our community impact program, $1 per night will fund the Big Sur Health Center. Additionally, Big Sur River Inn will match every $1 collected, doubling the positive impact we will make together. 100% of funds are given to Big Sur Health Center. Learn more about how your travel dollars are positively impacting the local community.

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-BSRI HAPPENINGS- TONIGHT - Live Music with Victor Veysey 5-7 FRIDAY - Community Movie Night 5:30 SATURDAY - Afternoon Tunes with Rick Chelew Thank you @hannahovereemphoto for capturing the beauty and coziness of our historic dining room. 📸: @han
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Saturdays are for enjoying warm fall afternoons and snacking the day away. Don’t forget to make your busy holiday season hassle free. Make River Inn your home for holiday gatherings and work events this season. You enjoy the festivities and w
In honor of our 90th anniversary, we are featuring an iconic drink for each decade that we have been in business. This November, we celebrate the seventh decade of our operations - the 1990s. The River Inn’s version of an espresso martini feat