Welcome to Post Ranch

**Due to regulations from the state of California, some activities and amenities may not be available at this time. For the latest health and wellness guidelines and our Safe Stay protocols, please click here.

Post Ranch Inn’s irresistible temptations – rejuvenating spa treatments, savory dining and natural surroundings that invite relaxation – make it one of the best resorts in California. Guests can also enjoy morning yoga, guided hikes or saunters, stargazing with our celestial telescope, whale watching and, not to be missed, complimentary daily breakfast at Sierra Mar.

Below is a list of services and amenities awaiting you in Big Sur.

Offerings and Activities

For guests of Post Ranch Inn. Activities are complimentary unless otherwise noted. Dates and time vary. For a definitive schedule of activities during your visit, please check the Schedule of Activities found in your guestroom.

COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST
Every morning at Sierra Mar from 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. for resort guests only.

FALCONRY(Fee)
Join us for an unforgettable experience as you are introduced to the ancient sport of Falconry. Get up close and personal with several raptors and learn about raptor conservation and the roles these predators play in our surrounding environment. Regularly scheduled group and private sessions are available. Please note that there is a fee for participation in this activity. Please contact Reservations for additional information.

MORNING YOGA
Begin the day with guided yoga postures, breath work and balancing poses. All levels of experience welcome.

GUIDED NATURE WALKS
Discover the hidden beauty of Post Ranch on a guided nature hike. Weather permitting.

SOUND JOURNEY MEDITATION
Journey on healing waves of sound to harmonize and attune body and soul. Connect to your inner wisdom, strengthen your immune system and expand your creativity through the vibrational harmony of crystal singing bowls, rattles, drums and more.

EDIBLE TOUR OF THE CHEF’S GARDEN
Join our gardener for a 30-minute tour of our organic culinary garden where you can explore, taste and learn about our unique specialty crops and growing techniques. A diverse ecosystem full of heirlooms, vegetables, flowers and herbs are grown for the kitchen of Sierra Mar.

STAR GAZING
Big Sur has ideal conditions to view celestial objects in the night sky. On clear nights, with the resort’s powerful telescope, the in-house amateur astronomer shares a look at planets, stars, nebulas and more. Weather permitting.

POST GALLERY ART PRESENTATION
Explore the intersection between artwork and architecture with the gallery director and a glass of wine.

USE OF LEXUS VEHICLES
Lexus is the preferred vehicle at Post Ranch and several are available for guest use. Shuttles are also available to escort guests around the Big Sur area.

WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
Stay connected with complimentary wireless Internet access throughout Post Ranch and in your guestroom.

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Pools and Fitness Amenities

Post Ranch offers two cliff-top hot basking spas and one swimming pool.

TWO HEATED INFINITY SPAS
Our two infinity Jade and Meditation Spas offer expansive views that meld sea and sky. Kept at a constant 104 degrees, they provide a rejuvenating place where the panoramic natural beauty of Big Sur warms body and soul.

HEATED SWIMMING POOL
Located on a serene and sunny knoll our heated lap pool is perfect for a refreshing swim or a relaxing poolside sunbath.

FITNESS CENTER
The fitness room offers aerobic and weight-training equipment and stair-climbing machines. Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Discover The Ranch

SIERRA MAR
Enjoy award-winning cuisine and breathtaking ocean views at Sierra Mar, the epitome of fine dining in Big Sur.

SPA AT POST RANCH
The full-service spa offers a wealth of rejuvenating massages and treatments in a peaceful, serene setting, or in the privacy of your room.

THE POST GALLERY
Located next to the Chef’s Garden, The Post Gallery showcases a range of fine art including photography, sculptures, fine jewelry and more. Exhibits change throughout the year, providing the chance to display the art of talented artists in and around the Big Sur community while offering fresh and interesting perspectives of the world around us.

THE MERCANTILE
The Post Ranch Mercantile offers many of the items guests enjoy during your stay. Open daily, the shop features original dinnerware used in Sierra Mar, mostly organic clothing, jewelry, home furnishings, art and sculptures, books of local interest and more. A collection of photography and other fine art is also part of the Mercantile.

If you aren’t able to make it to Big Sur, please visit our online Mercantile where you can purchase an array of Post Ranch Inn’s most popular items that are experienced in our hotel guestrooms, our award-winning spa and during memorable meals at Sierra Mar restaurant. For more info, visit PostRanchMercantile.com.

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