There are very few rooms that have full, unobstructed ocean views. A fact to keep in mind is that this resort sits up on a hillside on the opposite side of Highway 1 from the ocean, and the property is very wooded ~ meaning, even if you’re in an ocean view room, your views are from a distance and usually obstructed by some type of landscape. The amenities are nice in both style units, it comes down to your personal preference as to whether you want a more earthy, natural feel or a light contemporary feel. I happened to be on my patio and started noticing shooting stars, when they kept coming one after the next, I had to Google it to see if there was a meteor shower going on that evening and discovered there was. I ended up sitting out on the patio for probably 2 hours watching this amazing show. On a side note: An unplanned event helped to make this stay magical. I stayed in unit #37 and think it was one of the best units because there were no trees or bushes blocking the view. These are also ocean view units and great for sunsets. These rooms have a soaking tub, large separate shower, dual sinks, fireplace, coffee bar, and a good size patio with a spa. The rooms are light and bright, with beautiful stone accents and contemporary finishes and fixtures.

The Pacific House rooms, as mentioned above, are the resorts newest category and the rooms are incredible! On my last visit, I had the opportunity to stay in a Pacific House room which was a completely different experience. I found the room to be a little dark but I enjoyed the very private location and the fact that it blends in well with the natural setting. The room is quite spacious with natural wood paneling and stone accents. My first stay was in the Big Sur Spa Suite. I have stayed here a couple of times and have had the opportunity to stay in different locations. There are units facing the woods and some facing towards the ocean, some with fireplaces and/or spas, but a good fact to know is that there is a category of rooms called Pacific House and these are the resort’s newest units. For as small as this resort is, there are many different types of room categories offered. This is a small property with 60 rooms total. As an added little perk, each guest gets a glass of wine at check-in. And boy am I glad they did, had I just gone with the room I originally wanted, I would have missed out on the incredible room I got. The staff gladly gave me the ability to actually view a couple rooms before I checked-in in order to guarantee my satisfaction. Because I had stayed at this resort before, I had a specific room in mind and when I found out that I was not in that room, I questioned it. I can’t tell you how accommodating the front desk staff was to me. It’s an enjoyable walk around the property trails and you will learn a lot about the indigenous habitat. I highly suggest taking advantage of the informative guided walking tour offered in the mornings. Along with the many deer that populate the area, I actually saw a bobcat during my stay as well. The property is so serene with its ocean views, majestic redwoods, and the wildlife that roam the property.

The Ventana Inn is located on the east side of Highway 1 in Big Sur, CA and boasts some incredible panoramic ocean views from many locations throughout the property, especially from the restaurant patio. This is probably a good reason why a lot of celebrities venture up this way when they want to escape the rat race. There is something about the remoteness of this area and the Pacific Ocean that is so healing and relaxing. I frequent this area a lot when I feel the need to decompress and balance myself. The rocky bluffs and turquoise blue waters are mesmerizing. In my opinion, there isn’t a more beautiful coastline than the Big Sur region.

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