Alila Ventana Big Sur
Timing guide for nature, price, and weather.
October
You catch peak coastal & redwood hiking and tide pools & kelp forest diving with prices 10% lower than July. You secure the warmest coastal light and clear mountain skies while bypassing the summer fog wall.
Chasing the best value? January runs $1,650/nt — see every month below.One hundred and sixty acres of coastal ridge where redwood forest climbs to high mountain meadows. Formerly a rustic canyon lodge where writers and actors escaped in the seventies, the property now houses suites with private decks and wood-burning fireplaces. You are here to soak in the Japanese hot baths and watch the ocean fog drift through the canopy below.
Access
60m from MRY
Ideal Stay
3 Nights
Insider Tip
Soak in the Japanese hot baths before 9am.
Nature Windows
What you’ll see when
Priorities here are soaking in the Japanese hot baths, walking the redwood trails at sunrise, and dining on the terrace at the Sur House.
What you’ll experience by season
Coastal & Redwood Hiking
Year-round
Year-round Constants
Towering redwood canopy, coastal mountain meadows, clothing-optional Japanese hot baths, and inclusive dining at the Sur House.
Seasons
Fall brings the clearest coastal skies and warmest evening light on the ridge.
Price Patterns
Price by month
Jul Avg
$2,400/nt
Average nightly rate by month, based on published pricing. Hover a month to see its rate.
Data Source: Static Average Pricing
SEASONAL PATTERNS
Climate & Weather
Driest
Jul
0.1" lowest rainfall
Avg High
64°F
Annual average
Standard seasonal shifts. Jul offers the clearest skies, while Sep brings the heat.
Most guests find Apr–May and Sep–Oct the most comfortable for outdoor activity.
Based on ideal temp (70-88°F) & low rainfall
Best Balance
Apr
Ideal mix of temp & rain
Sweat Index
Sep
70°F High (Peak)
Chill Factor
Jan
42°F Low (Pack layers)
Wettest
Feb
6.8" rain (Peak)
Field notes
60m from MRY / 3h from SFO
Drive south on Highway 1 past Carmel. The road is highly prone to winter landslides and closures. The driveway climbs steeply on the landward side of the highway and is easy to miss.
Dining and Tub Booking
All meals are included but alcohol and spa sessions are extra. Reserve your dinner times at the Sur House two weeks in advance to secure ocean-facing tables, and use the hot baths before nine in the morning.
Highway Split
The resort is divided by Highway 1. The Sur House restaurant is a fifteen-minute uphill walk or a golf cart ride across the highway from the rooms. Most rooms face the redwood forest.
Alila Ventana Big Sur
Timing guide for nature, price, and weather.
October
You catch peak coastal & redwood hiking and tide pools & kelp forest diving with prices 10% lower than July. You secure the warmest coastal light and clear mountain skies while bypassing the summer fog wall.
Chasing the best value? January runs $1,650/nt — see every month below.One hundred and sixty acres of coastal ridge where redwood forest climbs to high mountain meadows. Formerly a rustic canyon lodge where writers and actors escaped in the seventies, the property now houses suites with private decks and wood-burning fireplaces. You are here to soak in the Japanese hot baths and watch the ocean fog drift through the canopy below.
Access
60m from MRY
Ideal Stay
3 Nights
Insider Tip
Soak in the Japanese hot baths before 9am.
Nature Windows
What you’ll see when
What you’ll experience by season
Coastal & Redwood Hiking
Year-round
Year-round Constants
Towering redwood canopy, coastal mountain meadows, clothing-optional Japanese hot baths, and inclusive dining at the Sur House.
Seasons
Fall brings the clearest coastal skies and warmest evening light on the ridge.
Price Patterns
Price by month
Jul Avg
$2,400/nt
Data Source: Static Average Pricing
SEASONAL PATTERNS
Climate & Weather
Driest
Jul
0.1" lowest rainfall
Avg High
64°F
Annual average
Most guests find Apr–May and Sep–Oct the most comfortable for outdoor activity.
Based on ideal temp (70-88°F) & low rainfall
Best Balance
Apr
Ideal mix of temp & rain
Sweat Index
Sep
70°F High (Peak)
Chill Factor
Jan
42°F Low (Pack layers)
Wettest
Feb
6.8" rain (Peak)
Field notes
60m from MRY / 3h from SFO
Drive south on Highway 1 past Carmel. The road is highly prone to winter landslides and closures. The driveway climbs steeply on the landward side of the highway and is easy to miss.
Dining and Tub Booking
All meals are included but alcohol and spa sessions are extra. Reserve your dinner times at the Sur House two weeks in advance to secure ocean-facing tables, and use the hot baths before nine in the morning.
Highway Split
The resort is divided by Highway 1. The Sur House restaurant is a fifteen-minute uphill walk or a golf cart ride across the highway from the rooms. Most rooms face the redwood forest.
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For a full breakdown of average pricing and peak seasons, see our Seasonal Value guide.
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Alila Ventana Big Sur Prices by Month
- January $1,650
- February $1,700
- March $1,850
- April $2,050
- May $2,250
- June $2,350
- July $2,400
- August $2,350
- September $2,250
- October $2,150
- November $1,850
- December $1,750