The main draws of this rustic property are the lawns and wooded grounds fronting the Big Sur River. In summer you can sip drinks beside—or in—the river; if you're here on a Sunday afternoon between May and September, you can enjoy the live music on the restaurant's deck. The six suites in the main building have king beds in the bedroom, trundle beds in the living room, and decks overlooking the...
Popular with everyone from families to bikers, the River Inn is an unpretentious, rustic, down-home restaurant that has something for all tastes. Trying to seat a small army? No problem. Want to watch sports on TV at a local bar? Pull up a stool. Looking to snag a few rays from a deck right beside the Big Sur River? Break out the suntan lotion. In winter, the wooden dining room is the prime...