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Post Ranch Inn

California

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"Some landscapes don't simply surround you—they transform you."
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Stays

Ocean Houses.
Tree Houses.
Pacific Suites.
Mountain Houses.
Coast Houses.
Peak Houses.
Butterfly Rooms.

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Adventures

Stargazing.
Guided Nature Walks.
Falconry Experiences.
Forest Meditation.
Wellness Classes.
Pacific Sunset Viewing.

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Features

Adults-only retreat.
Infinity-edge pools.
Ocean cliff location.
Complimentary guest experiences.
Luxury spa treatments.
Sierra Mar restaurant.
Nightly stargazing programs.
Architectural accommodations.
Electric vehicle fleet.
Sustainable design initiatives.

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Only Here

Only at Post Ranch Inn can you fall asleep in a cliffside sanctuary above the Pacific Ocean, wake to migrating whales offshore, enjoy world-class dining above the clouds, and end the evening beneath some of California's clearest night skies. Every moment here is shaped by the extraordinary beauty of Big Sur.

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California's Ultimate Cliffside Luxury Escape

Post Ranch Inn was designed for travelers seeking transformational luxury rooted in nature. The combination of iconic architecture, world-class hospitality, exceptional wellness experiences, and breathtaking scenery creates one of the most memorable stays in the world.

Best Traveler Types:

  • Honeymoon & Couples
  • Wellness & Health
  • Solo Travelers
  • Luxury Explorers
  • Conservation & Eco Mindfulness
  • Adventure & Nature

Why Stay Here

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Choose Your Experience

Post Ranch Inn offers a collection of thoughtfully curated experiences designed to deepen guests' connection to Big Sur's landscapes. From guided nature immersion and wellness rituals to astronomy sessions overlooking the Pacific, every experience celebrates the surrounding environment.
Forest Meditation
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Presence begins here.

Practice mindfulness surrounded by coastal forests and ocean breezes.

Guided Nature Walks
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Walk deeper into the landscape.

Explore the flora, fauna, and ecology of Big Sur with expert naturalists.

Falconry Experiences
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Connect with ancient traditions.

Encounter birds of prey through educational falconry demonstrations.

Pacific Sunset Viewing
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End every day in wonder.

Watch dramatic sunsets from cliffside viewpoints above the ocean.

Wellness & Yoga Classes
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Wellness inspired by nature.

Restore body and mind through guided wellness programming.

Post Ranch Inn Sustainability In Action

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A Leader In Sustainable Luxury

Post Ranch Inn has long been recognized for environmental stewardship. Sustainable architecture, water conservation initiatives, renewable energy practices, electric transportation programs, and habitat preservation efforts help protect the extraordinary Big Sur ecosystem while creating meaningful guest experiences.

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Book Now
Create your perfect Big Sur wellness escape.

Combine wellness classes, guided hikes, stargazing, culinary experiences, forest immersion, spa treatments, and scenic exploration into a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests.

Request a personal experience or see our list of sample itineraries.

Choose Your Experience

Post Ranch Inn offers a collection of thoughtfully curated experiences designed to deepen guests' connection to Big Sur's landscapes. From guided nature immersion and wellness rituals to astronomy sessions overlooking the Pacific, every experience celebrates the surrounding environment.
Forest Meditation
Details +
Less -
Presence begins here.

Practice mindfulness surrounded by coastal forests and ocean breezes.

Guided Nature Walks
Details +
Less -
Walk deeper into the landscape.

Explore the flora, fauna, and ecology of Big Sur with expert naturalists.

Falconry Experiences
Details +
Less -
Connect with ancient traditions.

Encounter birds of prey through educational falconry demonstrations.

Pacific Sunset Viewing
Details +
Less -
End every day in wonder.

Watch dramatic sunsets from cliffside viewpoints above the ocean.

Wellness & Yoga Classes
Details +
Less -
Wellness inspired by nature.

Restore body and mind through guided wellness programming.

Post Ranch Inn Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">Luxury With Purpose <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">protecting</span> Big Sur's future</h2>

A Leader In Sustainable Luxury

Post Ranch Inn has long been recognized for environmental stewardship. Sustainable architecture, water conservation initiatives, renewable energy practices, electric transportation programs, and habitat preservation efforts help protect the extraordinary Big Sur ecosystem while creating meaningful guest experiences.

View Fact Sheet
Book Now
Create your perfect Big Sur wellness escape.

Combine wellness classes, guided hikes, stargazing, culinary experiences, forest immersion, spa treatments, and scenic exploration into a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests.

Middle Butterfly Room
Middle Butterfly Room
2 guests | King bed
From $1975 pp/night

Architecturally distinctive rooms inspired by the surrounding landscape.

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Peak House
Peak House
2 guests | King bed
From $3225 pp/night

Awaken each day to majestic mountain views while enjoying a cup of morning coffee or tea on the private deck suspended over the top of the ridge. The crisp Big Sur evenings offer the chance to relax in the private, outdoor stainless steel soaking tub.

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Tree House
Tree House
2 guests | King bed
From $2525 pp/night

If you’ve ever dreamed of sleeping among the trees, these enchanting rooms are for you. These freestanding, triangular spaces feature a window seat and a skylight over the bed perfect for taking in the forest scenery and star gazing at night.

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Cliff House
Cliff House
2 guests | King bed
From $4625 pp/night

The Cliff House is ideally suited for those wishing to immerse in the expansiveness of the coast. The entire interior space offers stunning views of the Pacific, as does the private, outdoor deck and soaking tub.

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Lower Coast House Full Ocean View
Lower Coast House Full Ocean View
2 guests | King bed
From $2975 pp/night

With a circular design that mirrors the surrounding redwood trees, Coast Houses offer the chance to admire the Pacific. Curl up indoors by the fireplace or outdoors on the deck with views of the ocean and neighboring forest.

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Ocean House Northern
Ocean House Northern
2 guests | King bed
From $3975 pp/night

Become one with nature with these freestanding rooms, offering curved, living roofs covered with grass and wildflowers, along with panoramic ocean views. Our Southern rooms offer an indoor spa tub while our Northern rooms feature an outdoor soaking tub and walk-in shower.

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Pacific Suite
Pacific Suite
2 guests | King bed
From $4175 pp/night

Spend your day surrounded by the ocean in one of the magical Pacific Suites. A curved interior offers striking ocean views from the bedroom, living room, shower, and soaking tub.

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Lower Pacific Suite
Lower Pacific Suite
2 guests | King bed
From $3825 pp/night

Spend your day surrounded by the ocean in one of the magical Pacific Suites. A curved interior offers striking ocean views from the bedroom, living room, shower, and soaking tub.

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Lower Coast House Tree & Ocean View
Lower Coast House Tree & Ocean View
2 guests | King bed
From $2975 pp/night

With a circular design that mirrors the surrounding redwood trees, Coast Houses offer the chance to admire the Pacific. Curl up indoors by the fireplace or outdoors on the deck with views of the ocean and neighboring forest.

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Ocean House Southern
Ocean House Southern
2 guests | King bed
From $3675 pp/night

Become one with nature with these freestanding rooms, offering curved, living roofs covered with grass and wildflowers, along with panoramic ocean views. Our Southern rooms offer an indoor spa tub while our Northern rooms feature an outdoor soaking tub and walk-in shower.

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Upper Butterfly Room
Upper Butterfly Room
2 guests | King bed
From $2275 pp/night

Architecturally distinctive rooms inspired by the surrounding landscape.

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Upper Coast House Full Ocean View
Upper Coast House Full Ocean View
2 guests | King bed
From $3225 pp/night

With a circular design that mirrors the surrounding redwood trees, Coast Houses offer the chance to admire the Pacific. Curl up indoors by the fireplace or outdoors on the deck with views of the ocean and neighboring forest.

Details +
Less -
Upper Coast House Tree & Ocean View
Upper Coast House Tree & Ocean View
2 guests | King bed
From $3225 pp/night

With a circular design that mirrors the surrounding redwood trees, Coast Houses offer the chance to admire the Pacific. Curl up indoors by the fireplace or outdoors on the deck with views of the ocean and neighboring forest.

Details +
Less -

Choose Your Experience

Post Ranch Inn offers a collection of thoughtfully curated experiences designed to deepen guests' connection to Big Sur's landscapes. From guided nature immersion and wellness rituals to astronomy sessions overlooking the Pacific, every experience celebrates the surrounding environment.
Forest Meditation
Details +
Presence begins here.

Practice mindfulness surrounded by coastal forests and ocean breezes.

Guided Nature Walks
Details +
Walk deeper into the landscape.

Explore the flora, fauna, and ecology of Big Sur with expert naturalists.

Falconry Experiences
Details +
Connect with ancient traditions.

Encounter birds of prey through educational falconry demonstrations.

Pacific Sunset Viewing
Details +
End every day in wonder.

Watch dramatic sunsets from cliffside viewpoints above the ocean.

Wellness & Yoga Classes
Details +
Wellness inspired by nature.

Restore body and mind through guided wellness programming.

Post Ranch Inn Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">Luxury With Purpose <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">protecting</span> Big Sur's future</h2>

A Leader In Sustainable Luxury

Post Ranch Inn has long been recognized for environmental stewardship. Sustainable architecture, water conservation initiatives, renewable energy practices, electric transportation programs, and habitat preservation efforts help protect the extraordinary Big Sur ecosystem while creating meaningful guest experiences.

View Fact Sheet
Book Now
Create your perfect Big Sur wellness escape.

Combine wellness classes, guided hikes, stargazing, culinary experiences, forest immersion, spa treatments, and scenic exploration into a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests.

Post Ranch Inn Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">Luxury With Purpose <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">protecting</span> Big Sur's future</h2>

A Leader In Sustainable Luxury

Post Ranch Inn has long been recognized for environmental stewardship. Sustainable architecture, water conservation initiatives, renewable energy practices, electric transportation programs, and habitat preservation efforts help protect the extraordinary Big Sur ecosystem while creating meaningful guest experiences.

View Fact Sheet
Combine wellness classes, guided hikes, stargazing, culinary experiences, forest immersion, spa treatments, and scenic exploration into a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests.
Book Now
Create your perfect Big Sur wellness escape.

Combine wellness classes, guided hikes, stargazing, culinary experiences, forest immersion, spa treatments, and scenic exploration into a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests.

Choose Your Experience

Post Ranch Inn offers a collection of thoughtfully curated experiences designed to deepen guests' connection to Big Sur's landscapes. From guided nature immersion and wellness rituals to astronomy sessions overlooking the Pacific, every experience celebrates the surrounding environment.
Practice mindfulness surrounded by coastal forests and ocean breezes.
Forest Meditation
Details +
Less -
Presence begins here.

Practice mindfulness surrounded by coastal forests and ocean breezes.

Practice mindfulness surrounded by coastal forests and ocean breezes.
Explore the flora, fauna, and ecology of Big Sur with expert naturalists.
Guided Nature Walks
Details +
Less -
Walk deeper into the landscape.

Explore the flora, fauna, and ecology of Big Sur with expert naturalists.

Explore the flora, fauna, and ecology of Big Sur with expert naturalists.
Encounter birds of prey through educational falconry demonstrations.
Falconry Experiences
Details +
Less -
Connect with ancient traditions.

Encounter birds of prey through educational falconry demonstrations.

Encounter birds of prey through educational falconry demonstrations.
Watch dramatic sunsets from cliffside viewpoints above the ocean.
Pacific Sunset Viewing
Details +
Less -
End every day in wonder.

Watch dramatic sunsets from cliffside viewpoints above the ocean.

Watch dramatic sunsets from cliffside viewpoints above the ocean.
Restore body and mind through guided wellness programming.
Wellness & Yoga Classes
Details +
Less -
Wellness inspired by nature.

Restore body and mind through guided wellness programming.

Restore body and mind through guided wellness programming.
Why you'll stay forever
Features only at <br/> Post Ranch Inn
Sierra Mar Dining

Celebrated cuisine inspired by California's seasonal bounty.

Celebrated cuisine inspired by California's seasonal bounty.
Infinity-Edge Pools

Seamlessly connected to the surrounding horizon.

Seamlessly connected to the surrounding horizon.
Sound Healing

Journey on healing waves of sound to harmonize and attune body and soul through the vibrational harmony of crystal singing bowls, rattles, drums and more.

Journey on healing waves of sound to harmonize and attune body and soul through the vibrational harmony of crystal singing bowls, rattles, drums and more.
Ocean Cliff Accommodations

Perched high above the Pacific Ocean.

Perched high above the Pacific Ocean.
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YOUR HOST
Connections Matter!

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team during a live consultation, and together we’ll plan your perfect journey.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

From the Wild at Heart

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“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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Location
California / USA & Canada
36.2478, -121.7804
47900 Highway 1, Big Sur, California 93920, United States.
NEAREST AIRPORT
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Nearest Airport: Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) Approximate Travel Times: MRY → Post Ranch Inn: 50 minutes drive SJC → Post Ranch Inn: 2.5 hours drive SFO → Post Ranch Inn: 3.5 hours drive
BEST TIME TO VISIT
March - June & September - November
Spring and fall provide ideal conditions for hiking, wildlife viewing, wellness experiences, and scenic drives along Highway 1. These seasons offer comfortable temperatures, clear skies, and some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in California.

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Combine wellness classes, guided hikes, stargazing, culinary experiences, forest immersion, spa treatments, and scenic exploration into a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests.
Book Now
Create your perfect Big Sur wellness escape.

Combine wellness classes, guided hikes, stargazing, culinary experiences, forest immersion, spa treatments, and scenic exploration into a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests.

Connections That Truly Matter

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team in a live consultation to plan your perfect journey together.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

Post Ranch Inn
From the Wild at Heart

Populated by the CMS. Do not edit.

Name, Date, Source

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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