Pacific cliff roost
High ocean bluffs anchor this remote coastal outpost at the southern edge of Big Sur.
Where it shines
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
A rugged cliff path descends to a black-sand beach, and elephant seal rookeries lie fifteen miles south.
The rooms
Cliffside rooms open onto private decks over the Pacific, and select suites add deep jetted tubs.
Dogs stay too.
Ragged Point Restaurant
Floor-to-ceiling glass walls look out to steep coastal bluffs, and the heated patio gathers around fire pit tables.
At the table
Picnic tables line the outdoor plaza under coastal cypress trees for morning espresso, fresh pastries, and weekend barbecues.
How it began
Wiley and Mildred Ramey opened the property in the late 1950s as a two-room roadside motel.
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.