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.
Staging · Cloudbeds Integration
Where the sea remembers your name.
Oceanfront suites, live Cloudbeds reservation sync, and an AI agent ready to assist.
Welcome to the Big Sur River Inn
A Big Sur Hotel & Restaurant · Est. 1934
El Galeón Cloudbeds is our staging showcase connected to live Cloudbeds inventory. Experience real-time availability checks, rate plans, and booking holds against Cloudbeds.
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.”