What to do While at the Ventana Inn and Spa

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In between the California coast and its rugged wilderness lies a resort ready to weave its own spiritual magic over its guests.

Ventana Inn & Spa brings luxury to nature, while embodying the peaceful essence that is Big Sur.

Whether you come to explore, to romance or to relax, you may very well leave a changed person.

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Ventana is the perfect retreat for relaxation and reflection, and if you wish to explore, there is a world of rugged natural beauty just outside.

	The Restaurant at Ventana Ventana Inn & Spa's award winning restaurant (formerly Cielo) offers panoramic, 50-mile ocean vistas from its terraces, a cocktail lounge with fireplace and menus created with local, sustainable ingredients from California's Central Coast.
	The Spa at Ventana The Spa at Ventana embraces the essence of Big Sur through use of nature's healing gifts.
	Pfeiffer Beach Pfeiffer Beach is one of the finest and most easily accessible beaches in Big Sur. Only one mile from Ventana, it's a perfect place to experience the coastline up close.
	Spirit Garden The Big Sur Spirit Garden is today's Big Sur. Conveniently located in Loma Vista, right across the street from the Ventana Campground, this eclectic collective refers to itself as a "zocalo of art and culture."
	Andrew Molera State Park Andrew Molera State Park is a Big Sur classic. If this is your first time on the magical coast, make sure to hike to the Andrew Molera beach.
	Big Sur Food and Wine Festival The Big Sur Food and Wine Festival is a celebration of the creative culinary arts and professional, intimate hospitality of this world-renowned region. This event spans across various venues around Big Sur including the Ventana Inn & Spa.