Deetjen's Big Sur Inn

Hotel

About

Deetjen's Big Sur Inn is a hotel in Carmel Valley Village. Guests have access to free Wi-Fi, breakfast and a bar. The hotel is close to Wreck Beach and Pfeiffer Falls, around 42.1 km from Monterey Regional Airport. The most comfortable time to visit Carmel Valley Village is generally July to September.

Notable stay

Deetjen's Big Sur Inn, a collection of single wall buildings, cabins, and a restaurant in Castro Canyon, was one of the first visitor accommodation to offer overnight lodging and meals in Big Sur for California visitors and travelers after the opening of Highway 1 in 1937. Helmuth Deetjen initially built cottages for others in Carmel, and was attracted to the Big Sur coast that reminded him of Norway. In 1926, he bought 6 acres (2.4 ha) and began construction of a home. He met Helen Haight and when Highway 1 was completed in 1937, they opened an inn. Helmuth managed the Inn until his death in October 1972, when its operation passed to a non-profit foundation. The Inn was closed for a short time after the Soberanes Fire and subsequent winter floods damaged several structures. (via Wikipedia)

National Register of Historic Places listed placeWikipedia →

Amenities

Free Wi-FiBarBreakfast

Location

What's nearby

Wreck Beach4.7 km
Pfeiffer Falls5.2 km
Albino Redwood Tree6.2 km
Pfeiffer Beach6.5 km
Julia Pfieffer Burns Vista Point7.9 km
Bench8.8 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 3 places to eat

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) — 42.1 km → all hotels near MRY
Nearest beach: Wreck Beach — 4.7 km
Driving: Drives on the right
Currency: USD
Power: Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink