Ventana Inn & Spa

Collection of contemporary 1- and 2-story cedar lodges, 1,200 feet above the Pacific in the Santa Lucia Mountains.

Score 85.35
Stats 60 rooms; 1 restaurant; 2 bars.
Competitive Edge A polished and romantic retreat with a refreshingly bohemian vibe.
Rooms to Book 2nd-floor Fireplace Rooms in the Meadow House, for sweeping ocean views.
Don't Miss A soak under the stars at the (clothing-optional) Japanese baths.
Cost Doubles from $550, including breakfast. No guests under 18.
Contact 48123 Hwy. 1
(800) 628-6500 or (831) 667-2331

www.ventanainn.com

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“'I love the giant spaces in America that we don't have in Europe, like Big Sur. At the Ventana Inn & Spa, you feel as if you're in the middle of nature, but you have all that you need to be spoiled and pampered.'...” MORE»


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