Ocean view from a bed at Lucia Lodge, looking out over the cliffs and Pacific Ocean

Getting Here

Directions to Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge sits on the ocean side of Highway 1, about 1.5 hours south of Carmel, or about the same time north of San Simeon and Cambria (depending on road conditions).

The lodge is visible from the road. We offer self check-in — simply take the driveway down to the lodge, park, and find the check-in board at end of parking area.

Lucia Lodge sign and Highway 1 street sign marking the turnoff at the village of Lucia

You'll Know It When You See It

Look for the Lucia Sign

A sign to the right of the driveway marks the cut off from Highway 1.

Distances

From the North or South

From the North

From Monterey/Carmel, take Highway 1 about 50 miles south to Lucia. For landmarks we are south of Big Sur proper and 15 minutes south of Esalen.

From the South

From San Luis Obispo/Morro Bay, take Highway 1 about 69 miles north to Lucia. For landmarks we are north of Cambria and about 25 minutes north of Ragged Point.

For current road conditions on Highway 1, check the California Department of Transportation website — enter "1" in the box marked "Enter Highway Number." Visit CalTrans QuickMap →

Coastal View

Lucia Lodge Sits on the edge of the continent

Aerial view of the lodge.

Aerial view of Lucia Lodge perched on the Big Sur cliffs above the Pacific Ocean

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