Activities

Whether you are a mountain biker extraordinaire or a surfing connoisseur, Big Sur offers the opportunity to explore California’s coast in all kinds of ways. Bike, ride, surf or even kiteboard your way across Big Sur during your stay at Ventana.

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Mountain Biking is a title that goes on and on and on and on and on

Whether on a road bike or a mountain bike, cycling Big Sur is a demanding endeavor. Highway 1 is the stuff legends are made of; expert road riders...

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Hiking

Let Big Sur Guides and Hiking show you the beauty of Big Sur with a taste of everything magical - from old-growth redwood trails and secret...

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Kayaking

Big Sur’s rough and exposed coast is not the ideal environment for the inexperienced or to learn a new sport. Be prepared with proper equipment…

Diving

Point Lobos State Preserve has two diving sites: Whalers Cove and Bluefish Cove. Divers experience one of the richest marine habitats in California…

Surfing

The rough breaks and cold water off of Big Sur’s coastline make for less-than-hospitable surf conditions, but seasoned surfers will enjoy the...

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Windsurfing and Kiteboarding

The San Simeon Coast, specifically the Arroyo Laguna area, is one of California’s top windsurfing and kiteboarding destinations. The area features...

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