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. More information about the California Gray whales.


The 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.


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 campfire program 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 Thanksgiving Feast 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 Big Sur Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events for more community events and to view many photographs of Big Sur's majestic coastline.