Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur

The Cliff House is ideally suited for those wishing to immerse in the expansiveness of the coast. The Mountain Houses' circular design invites you into an intimacy with its natural surroundings of trees and mountains. The South Coast House offering curved, living roofs covered with grass and wildflowers, along with panoramic ocean views. Spend your day surrounded by the ocean in one of the magical Pacific Suites. A new state-of-the-art, medical-grade ventilation system completely replenishes with fresh, Big Sur air up to six times per hour.

Sierra Mar treats guests to a farm-driven dining experience complemented by a wine list and views of the Pacific Ocean. A complimentary breakfast offering an assortment of Californian staples from own Chef's Garden and the surrounding farms and terroir can be enjoyed each morning at Sierra Mar either indoors in the dining room or outdoor on the patio. For lunch, the garden-centric, prix-fixe menu is highlighted by the Chef's Garden Harvest, featuring a shared platter of seasonal small bites, followed by a Farmers' Market Salad for the table and a selection of a hearty main course. Dinner offers a seasonal, four-course prix-fixe menu that changes daily and is inspired by ingredients from dynamic Chef's Garden. Sommelier Selections list, featuring a curated list of some of favorites that are available both by the bottle and by the glass. Guests enjoy refreshing drinks or a delicious meal next to the warmth of the firepit and the fresh Big Sur breeze. The menu offers a myriad of options ranging from salads, sandwiches, snacks, pizzas and more. The Ranch Dinner menu provides guests with a salad, soup, protein, vegetable and dessert for two and offers choosing between an array of menu selections for each course.

Guests discover exquisite Chef's Garden, located down in the meadow, where you'll find an array of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers in bloom. Guests enjoy an array of dishes and flavors artfully prepared using locally foraged ingredients often discovered along the lush coastline and the nearby mountains, along with those grown here at Post Ranch in bountiful Chef's Garden. Todd Brinkman is the Wine Director. Erik Latshaw, Beccy Breeze, Germaine Esquivel are Sommeliers.

Post Ranch Inn is 60 km from Monterey Peninsula. Landmarks nearby: Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground - 6 km, Grimes Point Scenic Overlook - 4 km, Seal Beach Scenic Overlook - 4 km, Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge - 2.5 km, Pine Ridge Trail - 3.5 km, Coast Gallery Big Sur - 5 km, Keyhole Arch at Pfeiffer Beach - 4 km, Pfeiffer Beach Day Use Area - 3.5 km, Henry Miller Memorial Library - 2.5 km.

Guests are treated to a sumptuous cooked-to-order breakfast featuring eggs, omelets, fresh juices, seasonal fruits and berries, bagels, house-made granola, fresh-baked pastries, unique jams and savory meats. Lunch and snacks, including sandwiches, salads, pizzas and more, are available all day. A talented wine team is always available to help guide you to find just the perfect complement throughout your meal. The private, outdoor deck offers views of the Pacific. Special amenities for all occasions offer a celebratory bottle of Champagne or wine along with chocolate-covered strawberries or indulge in caviar or an artisanal cheese and salumi board. Sierra Mar is dedicated to offering rare and exceptional fine wines, proudly earning Wine Spectator's Grand Award annually since 2012.