9.2 Miles South
Big Sur, California · Est. 1930
Perched Above the Pacific Since the 1930s
Five generations of the Harlan family welcome you to the ocean cliffs of Highway 1 — 36 miles south of Bixby Bridge, where the Santa Lucia Mountains meet the sea.
Accommodations
Ten Rooms, 300 Feet Above the Ocean
Lucia Lodge offers ten updated cabins and rooms isolated on a cliff 300 feet above the ocean. Guests enjoy a view overlooking a natural bay extending to a breathtaking vista of the south coast. Some rooms face landward, taking in the Santa Lucia Mountains — named after St. Lucy by Spanish explorer Sebastian Vizcaino in 1602.
The accommodations are rustic in nature and offer neither telephones nor television. Rather, guests are treated to a romantic setting amid ever-changing seascapes and views of majestic mountains. It is not uncommon to see passing whales, sea otters playing in giant kelp beds, and soaring birds. The ever-present sound of breaking waves is both exhilarating and, at the same time relaxing.
Regardless of the room type, a sitting area and picnic area offers all guests a splendid view of the ocean.
Rooms are rustic and unplugged by design — no phones or TVs. Free WiFi, and a complimentary grab-and-go breakfast are available to every guest each morning.
Overview of Room Types
Room 10 (Honeymoon)
The cabin closest to the edge of the cliff is our largest accommodation, with bay windows looking directly over the water. THe Honeymoon room is equipped with a gas fireplace and a four-poster queen bed — the most spectacular ocean view on the property, with a historic feel throughout.
Rooms 7, 8 & 9 (Full Ocean View / Luxury)
Four freestanding cabins sit near the edge of the cliffs — the original accommodations built by the Harlan family in the 1930s. Each has a gas fireplace and a four-poster queen bed, offering some of the most spectacular ocean views on the entire coast, with a distinctly historic feel.
Rooms 4, 5 & 6 (Mountain View / Basic)
At the mid-point of the lodge are our mountain facing view rooms. Two of these rooms (5&6) have a pull-out convertible couch to accommodate a third person. These rooms don't face the ocean, but offer a view of the Santa Lucia Mountains. Several sitting areas on the property have splendid ocean views.
Rooms 1, 2 & 3 (Partial Ocean View / Standard)
At the other end of the lodge, four standard rooms sit closer to the mountains, each with a pillow-top queen bed and hypoallergenic comforter. Rooms 1–3 also enjoy an ocean view, set back a bit further from the cliff edge.
Why Lucia Lodge
A Century of Quiet on the Cliffs
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Oceanfront Cliffs
Acclaimed by guests as best views on the coast. Even rooms with partal ocean or mountain views have access to panoramic ocean view trails and sitting areas.
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Free Breakfast
A complimentary grab-and-go breakfast is availiable each morning (pastry, fruit, juice, hardboiled egg, coffee, tea).
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Historic Property
Homesteaded in the 1800s by the Harlan family; open as a lodge since 1930.
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Highway 1 Location
36 miles south of Bixby Bridge. 40 miles north of the town of Cambria
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Peaceful & Remote
No neighboring businesses for miles — just mountains, ocean, and quiet.
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Local Wildlife
Migrating whales, sea otters, Dolphins, and Condors, are frequently spotted from the property.
Experience Big Sur
What's Nearby
Lucia Lodge sits in the heart of the most dramatic stretch of Highway 1 — everything below is a short drive away.
9.8 Miles South
Jade Cove
11.5 Miles South
Willow Creek
½ mile south
Hiking & Trails
½ hour to all day hike
Prewitt Loop Trail
34.7 miles south
Visit the Elephant Seals
Gallery
The View From Here
Guest Reviews
What Guests Remember Most
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Lucia Lodge sits on the ocean-side cliffs of Highway 1 in Big Sur, with rooms overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Lucia Mountains.
Lucia Lodge is approximately 36 miles south of Bixby Bridge along Highway 1, one of the most scenic stretches of the Big Sur coast.
Lucia Lodge's original restaurant and general store were lost to fire in late 2021. The lodge itself remains open and offers a complimentary grab-and-go breakfast each morning.
The land was homesteaded by the Harlan family in the 1800s. The Lucia store opened in 1930 alongside Highway 1, and the property is now stewarded by the fifth generation of the Harlan family.
Yes, a complimentary grab-and-go breakfast is offered to all guests each morning.
Directions
Find Us on Highway 1
- Address
- 62400 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
- From the North
- 36 miles south of Bixby Bridge via Highway 1
- Phone
- (831) 877-0926
- Road Conditions
- Check current Highway 1 status before departure
Reserve Your Stay
Come See the View That's Stayed the Same for a Century
Rooms are limited on this stretch of coast — book direct for the best available rate.