California / Cliffside
Post Ranch Inn
Timing guide for nature, price, and weather.
Wildist Research Verdict
November balances price and experience best. You catch the start of whale season and the lowest rates of the year.
Based on real-time price & weather data.
60-DAY FORECAST
Prices fluctuating. Some dates moving faster than others.
Big Sur's most dramatic stretch of Highway 1, where reclaimed redwood structures cling to cliffs 1,200 feet above the Pacific. You're here to hike at sunrise and stargaze from the infinity pool by night.
Access
3h Drive
Ideal Stay
3 nights
Insider Tip
Arrive Sundays
Nature Windows
What you’ll see when
What you’ll experience by season
Gray Whale Migration
Dec–Apr
Year-round Constants
Pacific horizon, redwood forests, silence.
Seasons
Winter brings whales; spring offers wildflower hikes.
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SEASONAL PATTERNS
Climate & Weather
Driest
Jul
0.0" lowest rainfall
Avg High
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Annual average
Most guests find Apr–Nov 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
Aug
81°F High (Peak)
Chill Factor
Feb
43°F Low (Pack layers)
Wettest
Dec
10.4" rain (Peak)
Field notes
3h drive from SFO
Hwy 1 is legendary but prone to landslides. Check Caltrans for closures before flying.
Sunday Arrival
Avoid the weekend premium - checking in on Sunday will save you money. Prices are volatile.
Tech Detox
No TVs in rooms (high-speed WiFi exists if you cheat). Breakfast is free. 3 infinity pools.
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Best Time to Visit Post Ranch Inn
While these months offer the best weather, they also come with peak rates. For our favorite month to visit (balancing price with weather and activities), see the Wildist Verdict.
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Post Ranch Inn Prices by Month
- January $2,327
- February $2,382
- March $2,214
- April $2,262
- May $2,392
- June $2,228
- July $2,480
- August $2,480
- September $2,475
- October $2,463
- November $2,109
- December $2,525