STAY WITH US
20 comfortable, rustic guest rooms and riverside suites situated along the Big Sur River and Highway 1 ridge. Cozy up by the fireplace or listen to the water from your private deck.
ESTABLISHED 1934 · BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA
Relax by the river... sit back and let the river take you away.
Big Sur's first hotel and restaurant — featuring our iconic wooden river chairs, 20 guest rooms & suites, full-service restaurant, general store & burrito bar, and historic redwood grounds along Highway 1.
Welcome to the Big Sur River Inn
A Big Sur Hotel & Restaurant · Est. 1934
Established in 1934 as the Apple Pie Inn by Ellen Brown, the Big Sur River Inn was the very first hotel and restaurant in Big Sur—predating the opening of Highway 1. Nestled along the flowing waters of the Big Sur River surrounded by towering California redwoods, the Inn has welcomed generations of travelers to relax in wooden Adirondack chairs placed directly in the cool river, dine on the outdoor deck, and enjoy historic family hospitality.
EAT WITH US
Full-service River Inn Restaurant & Bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dine indoors by the fireplace or outdoors on our expansive wooden deck overlooking the river and redwoods.
SHOP WITH US
Visit our General Store featuring a fresh made-to-order Burrito Bar, espresso station, local California wines, apparel, Valero gas station, and seasonal Ice Cream Bus.
CHAIRS IN THE RIVER
Our defining signature tradition: take your drink or lunch into the shallow, flowing Big Sur River and sit back in our wooden Adirondack chairs under giant redwood trees.
GUEST MEMORIES
What Our Guests Say
“Chairs in the river! Dinner outside on the deck overlooking the river! Food was delicious! Employees were extra nice!”
“Great location in Big Sur. Unique experience with the chairs in the river. Room was very clean and cozy. Has a nice restaurant.”
“Loved the area! Loved the little cabins and they were clean & comfy. Perfect place to unwind and soak your feet in the river.”