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lastminute.co.nz has around 2 hotels within 30 kilometres of Big Sur.

The closest lastminute.co.nz-listed hotel is the Ventana Inn and Spa, a JdV Hotel – Adults Only, Central Coast California, which is 25 kilometres from the centre of Big Sur. As an alternative, you could have a look at the Big Sur River Inn, located in Central Coast California, which is 30 kilometres away.

You'd be a Wally to head off without seeing the other things on offer in Central California. Central California offers valleys and rolling hills, as well as commonly visited Central California sights like the lighthouses. Active types can also enjoy snowboarding and skiing here.

It's well known that Australians just love to have a good time, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Point Pinos Lighthouse and Lone Cypress Pine, which you'll find in Pacific Grove, 70 kilometres to the northwest of Big Sur. If you'd like to visit Pacific Grove, check out the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa and InterContinental the Clement Monterey. Or, you could consider staying in Seaside, 65 kilometres to the northwest of Big Sur, where you can pick from the Embassy Suites Monterey Bay and Magic Carpet Inn. If you're staying in Seaside, set aside a little time to visit the California State University Monterey Bay and Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course.

Before you leave Monterey, make sure you experience a local game. Find Salinas Sports Complex to the north of Big Sur. The Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey and the Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey are both good options if you want to get amongst it.

Monterey Peninsula Airport is located 65 kilometres from downtown Big Sur. If you wish to stay close by, you can book a night at the Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay or the Embassy Suites Monterey Bay.