Big Sur, Post Ranch Inn

The legendary Post Ranch Inn will take longer than expected to reach as you’ll surely pull over a million times to take photos along California’s spectacularly beautiful Pacific Coast Highway. The extremely private rooms at the Post Ranch Inn are set at atop dramatic cliffs overlooking blue waters and surrounded by forests. As there is no light pollution, this is the perfect spot for stargazing and on clear nights there is often an astronomer with telescopes to point out constellations. All rooms include a complimentary mini bar with lovely wines, cheeses and very tempting cookies, and some rooms feature private outdoor hot tubs. Not to be missed is the famed Sierra Mar restaurant, which is set along the cliffs with impressive ocean views and is considered one of the most romantic restaurants in the United States. Be sure to time your reservation so you can watch the sun set.

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