Some excerpts from the website of Big Sur Lodge that might be useful
Restaurant Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Restaurant Dining Room. Espresso House Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Espresso
bar with ice cream and snacks.
Patio dining with a view of the Big Sur River. Buttermilk Pancakes Full Stack $9.25 Short Stack $5.50 Add Blueberries $1.50 Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Served with Toasted Pecan Butter $9.50 Classic Eggs Benedict Served with
Grilled English Muffins, Canadian Bacon Hollandaise Sauce $10.75 Smoked Salmon Plate Served with Toasted Bagel, Cream Cheese, Tomatoes, Onions Capers $12 Classic Trail Head
Breakfast Two Eggs served any style with
Breakfast Potatoes Choice of Ham, Sausage or Bacon Sourdough, Wheat, Rye or English Muffin $10.50 Huevos Rancheros Two Eggs Served on Corn Tortillas, Pinto Beans, Salsa, Pepper Jack Cheese $9.25 The Omelette Three Eggs served with
Breakfast Potatoes Choice of Cheddar, Swiss or Pepper Jack Sourdough, Wheat, Rye or English Muffin $10.25 Add Ham, Sausage or Bacon $11.25. Bagel Cream Cheese $3.75 Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Vegetarian Sausage $3.75 Add One Egg Any Style $1.75
Breakfast Potatoes $2.75 Sourdough, Wheat, Rye or English Muffin $2.00. FRUIT CEREAL Seasonal Blend of Fresh Fruit $4.25 Oatmeal $4.25 Assorted Cereals Milk $4.25.
COFFEE TEA Big Sur Lodge Blend $1.80 Assorted Hot Teas $1.80 JUICES Orange, Apple, Cranberry Lemonade $2.50. The Chefs Soup of The Day Cup $6. Bowl $8. Pan Seared Crab Cakes Served with Warm Tomatoes, Spinach, Cabbage Slaw $10.25 Classic Caesar Hearts of Romaine Lettuce served with Focaccia Croutons, Parmesan Cheese and Creamy Caesar Dressing $8.25 Tomato-Basil Mozzarella Cheese Served with Mixed Greens, Balsamic Reduction Extra Virgin Olive Oil $9.25 The Valley View Mixed Greens served with Tomatoes, Carrots, Cucumbers, Onions Choice of Dressings $7.95 Warm Spinach Salad Onions, Tomatoes Bacon Sauteed with Raspberry Champagne Vinaigrette $8.50. Classic French Dip Served on Toasted Hoagie Au Jus $11.95 Big Sur Lodge Burger 1/2 LB. Angus Beef Served on a Toasted Sesame Seed Bun $11.50 Sauteed Vegetable Sandwich Seasonal Vegetables with Swiss Cheese Served on Basil Focaccia $9.50
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Sauteed Jalapenos Red Onions with Pepper Jack Cheese Served on a Toasted Sesame Seed Bun $10.50 Trail Head Deli Sandwich Chose of: Roasted Turkey, Maple Ham, Roast Beef Served on Basil Focaccia $10.50 Fish Chips Served with French Fries and Tarter Sauce 10.95. All Burgers and Sandwiches are served with your choice of French Fries, Cole Slaw, Fruit Salad or Cup of Soup. Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted. 18 percent gratuity added to groups of 8 or more. 10 percent service charge added to all take-out orders.
Dinner and Children's Menu. Appetizers The Chefs Soup of The Day Cup $6. Bowl $8. Pan Seared Crab Cakes Served with Warm Tomatoes, Spinach, Cabbage Slaw Chipotle Aioli $10.25 Classic Caesar Hearts of Romaine Lettuce served with Croutons, Parmesan Cheese Creamy Caesar Dressing $8.25 The Valley View Mixed Greens served with Tomatoes, Carrots, Cucumbers, Onions Choice of Dressings $7.95. Entrees Panko Crusted Chicken Breast Served with Wild Rice Blend and Sauteed Vegetables, and Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $21.95
Grilled New Zealand Lamb Rack Served with Potato and Veggies, Candied Carrots Whole Grain Mustard Demi Glace $28.95. Classic Pot Roast Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Vegetables Pan Gravy $19.50 Sun Dried Tomato Raviolis in a Roasted Red Pepper Basil Cream Reduction $23.95 The
Kitchens Daily Pick of the Best the Sea has to Offer Priced Daily Executive Chef Justin D. Hamilton. Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted. 18 percent gratuity will be added to groups of 8 or more. 10 percent service charge added to all take-out orders.
Breakfast Cinnamon French Toast Served with Pecan Butter Chocolate Chip or Blueberry Pancakes Served with Pecan Butter Eggs Any Style Served with
Breakfast Potatoes Oatmeal Served with Brown Sugar and Raisins $5.95
Lunch Dinner Fried Chicken Strips Served with BBQ Sauce
Grilled Hot Dog Cheese Burger Fish Chips Served with Tarter Sauce
Grilled Cheese Sandwich All Kids Entrees are Served with Choice of: Fresh Fruit, Coleslaw, or French Fries $6.95 12 And Under Only Please Prices subject to change without notice. Gingerbread Cake Hot gingerbread cake served with apple compote Also served a la mode Tiramisu Tiramisu served with Kahlua chocolate sauce Also served a la mode Hot Apple Pie Fresh Fuji apples, cinnamon and honey crust Also served a la mode Ice Cream Flavors Kauai Pie, Tin Roof Sundae, Vanilla Bean, Cherry Cordial, White Chocolate Macadamia, Rocky Road, Chocolate, Strawberry Margarita, Chocolate Mint Chip, Blueberry Cheesecake, Peaches and Cream, and Rainbow Sherbert
Step back in time to an earlier, more peaceful era and enjoy the solitude and
quiet of the Big Sur Lodge. Our 61 cottage-style
guest rooms are located in a tranquil, natural setting of old growth redwood, live oaks and California laurel. Each of our spacious
rooms has its own deck or porch. Set on a hillside away from the main lodge, our accommodations are within walking distance of our
restaurant, gift
shop, and grocery store. Several
suites are available with wood-burning fireplaces and fully-equipped
kitchens. Fireplace
rooms are replenished daily with a bundle of wood which will burn for several hours. Additional wood is available in our grocery store.
Kitchen units are stocked with all you will need for cooking (utensils, pots, pans, dishes) and have a
coffee maker, propane stove and a
refrigerator. And, just as was true of the original homesteaders in Big Sur, we've preserved an environment free from the distractions of in-
room phones,
televisions,
radios, or
alarm clocks. We hope you will enjoy a peaceful stay with us and that you will visit us often. to make your online Reservation Request. Standard Cottage Style.
Kitchen Suite w/Fireplace. For more information or any inquiries about reservations please call our friendly staff at (800) 424-4787. You can also. Book your reservation online. Second
bedroom add $30.00. Rates vary depending on day of the week, season, holidays, and special events taking place in the area. Please call for an exact price quote as rates are subject to change without notice. Rates include admission to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, as well as to Point Lobos State Reserve, Andrew Molera State Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Limekiln Creek State Park. Deposits are required to hold advance reservations. Cancellation Policy: Please cancel 72 hours prior to planned arrival for a full refund. Cancellation 7 days in advance is required for holidays and special events. Check-In is at 4 PM and Check-Out is by 11 AM. The Big Sur Lodge has 62 cottage style units, somewith fireplaces and or
kitchenettes, and a deck or
balcony. Families are welcome and encouraged. some units can sleep up to six people. Enjoy the serenity and solitude of our picturesque cottages nestled among redwoods and oaks. To further your seclusion from the hectic world around you, we do not provide
phones,
televisions,
air conditioners. Due to our natural settings and fragile eco-system, we do not allow pets. Big Sur Lodge features a full service
Restaurant, Gift
Shop, General Store and a seasonal heated
swimming pool. more photos of the
rooms. Big Sur Lodge
swimming pool and recreational area. All guests of Big Sur Lodge receive a COMPLIMENTARY DAY-USE PASS for the duration of their stay for the following state parks and ecological reserves: Limekiln Creek State Park for more information about the four state parks and the state reserve listed above. Big Sur Lodge is located in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. If you'd like to check in early and go exploring the local state parks, this is available to you.
The attractive facilities and natural setting of the Big Sur Lodge
Conference Center make it the ideal location for your upcoming
meeting,
banquet, family reunion, or Big Sur
wedding. Our sales and catering staff are on-hand experts, waiting to assist you with your plans. Our
meeting room offers a variety of space options with seating for 10 to 80 people. Other
rooms are available for smaller groups and workshops, some of which have fireplaces and
kitchens. You may also arrange to use one of our
patio wings or the
poolside area for hospitality receptions or additional
meeting places. For your convenience, projection
screens, flip charts and lecterns are also available. Our staff can assist you in the rental of any
audio,
video or
computer equipment you may require. For group events outside the Big Sur Lodge, we are happy to help arrange for shopping
trips, sports activities, and sightseeing
tours to the beautiful coastal areas surrounding Big Sur. We are conveniently located just 26 miles south of Carmel, 63 miles north of San Simeon, and our 810 redwood-filled acres offer a variety of on-site diversions for
meeting breaks and free time.
Big Sur Lodge is a year-round resort with many seasonal activities. Because we're located in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, and admission to the state park is included with your stay at the lodge, the evening campfire program offers plenty of informative family entertainment. View the current campfire program. Get a first hand view of the gray whales as they make their annual southern trek from the frigid waters of the Bering and Chukchi seas to the warm lagoons of Baja California. More information about the California Gray whales. Although Big Sur is known for its notorious winter weather, locals look forward to warm spells that seem to occur almost predictably at this time of year. And if the sun doesn't shine, what better way to wile away an afternoon than in front of the fireplace with a good book. February 22 - 24, 2008 The. Chanterelle Cook-Off will celebrate the unique wonders of Big Sur and the wonderful
cuisine practiced here. Big Sur is the centerpiece of the extraordinary California Central Coast and its remarkable bounty. Chanterelles, unlike any other mushroom anywhere, define the exquisite offerings of Big Sur's natural world. Here come the whales again! Watch as the Gray whale mother-calf pairs migrate back towards the Arctic. Big Sur International Marathon. Run or walk the 26 scenic miles to Carmel or just take it easy while listening to the music of world renowned artists. Great springtime weather and still a
quiet time in Big Sur. begins Memorial Day weekend. Balmy evenings make this the perfect time to take a moonlit
tour of the Point Sur lighthouse. On the night of the full moon, docents lead a 2-1/2 to 3 hour
tour of this navigational landmark. Blue and Humpback whales return to the Big Sur/Monterey area to feed on abundant krill. See the largest mammals on earth from roadside turnouts throughout the summer months. Visit the Big Sur Chamber of Commerce for more information on local whale migrations. Escape the summer heat - the cool sea air usually keeps coastal temperatures in the comfortable 60 degree range. Visit the. Big Sur Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events page for more summertime activities. Lots of activities at the Henry Miller Memorial Library. Get away before the kids return to school. Park Rangers host a weekly Jr. Ranger program and there is a daily for the family to enjoy. CALLING ALL KIDS! Are you Ranger material? Kids between the ages of 7 and 12 are invited to join us for Junior Rangers, an hour of
games, crafts, and fun designed to help you learn about our State Parks and our natural and cultural environment. Junior Rangers meets every day except Sunday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Campfire
Center in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Kids only! And for the younger crowd...Join us for Ranger Cubs! Kids 7 and under--and their moms, dads, and other friends and family--are invited to meet at the Campfire
Center at 11:30 p.m. on Monday through Thursdays and Saturday for a half-hour of stories, crafts, and outdoor fun. The last day of Junior Ranger Program is August 19, 2002. Celebrate the kids return to school with a romantic getaway. A fireplace
room and a bottle of wine are a cozy antidote for a chilly fall evening. Big Sur enjoys some of its best weather in this month. The skies are bright blue as the moderate temperatures keep the fog at bay and the forest becomes alive with color as the leaves of the deciduous trees turn. Celebrate Thanksgiving nestled in the redwoods. Join us in the Trail's Head
Cafe for a including not only traditional fare but also a variety of seafood and vegetarian entrees. Take a break from the holiday bustle off-season rates make early December an economical way to experience the picturesque
beauty of Big Sur. Visit the for more community events and to view many photographs of Big Sur's majestic coastline.