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5 stars for location. It's mindblowingly gorgeous here. The hotel and grounds are on a ragged cliff 350 feet above the ocean, across Highway One from beautiful mountains. Since it's on a point, you've got curvy coastline views in both directions. The grounds are nicely landscaped and well maintained, with lots of vista points, little gardens, a pond. It's foggy a lot here, but (in the summer, anyway) the fog lifts for a few hours a day. The fog itself is beautiful and gives the place a hushed, peaceful quality, and the process of the fog lifting is fantastic to watch. They've got a treacherous, poorly maintained trail down to a small beach area, and though it's quite possible that you could kill yourself on the way down, it's worth it. Down below you can explore little caves and tidepools, see teeny tiny frogs, and take a nap on a rock.
The rooms are expensive for what you get for the room itself, but the cliffside rooms have incredible views. The restaurant is similarly a bit expensive for the food, but again you're paying for location and view. Totally worth it. I love this place.
This review is strictly for the dine-out eatery on the side of the Inn.
My friends and I went up to Big Sur and Marin for a week long camping trip and went up the Coast Highway. Anyways, one of my friends suggested going to the Ragged Point Inn for lunch since she had heard about it from a friend of hers. We ended up here for lunch and opted for the dine-out eatery instead of the restaurant since we were just shortly stopping.
I wasn't too pleased with the selection choice, but what more can you ask from a dine-out eatery. For my meal I had the herbed chicken sandwich and split a chili-cheese fry with a friend. I was surprised at how good the herbed chicken sandwich was, honestly. I probably said "this is surprisingly really good" about 10x while eating it. It was flavorful, tasty, and hit the spot. However, I have had better chili-cheese fries than those here. I think what irked me was that the cheese on the chili-cheese fries was not melted; just simply sprinkled over the chili in hopes to melt...which it didn't. Call me picky, but it's just how I like my chili-cheese fries! Overall though, the chili-cheese fries were tasty as well. Definitely not a bad stopping spot as you make your way up or down the coast!
Also, if you don't eat it's a great place to just stop and enjoy the scenic view.
After storming out of Whale Watcher's Café, we were left hungry, disappointed and desperate. We carried on Highway 1 heading South in our search for some nourishment. We weren't looking for anything fancy. We were hoping for a small dive that serves quick quality food.
About 20 miles from the frustration was Ragged Point Inn. It was the only development we've seen for miles so we stopped. There, they had lodging, a cute outdoor area for dining, a restaurant, a café, a convenience store and a snack shack.
The snack shack was perfect - quick, cheap, plain and simple. They serve burgers, dogs, sammiches and even fried chicken! The cook/cashier looked like he just got out of jail, flossing his sleeves and neck tattoos.
I was really close to ordering the fried chicken, but it was too early for a fat meal, so I ordered the fried egg sammich instead. I asked for over medium, but it came out over hard. The eggs had black streaks on it and I couldn't figure out what it was. Since I couldn't taste anything wrong with it, I ate it anyway. There was nothing special about it... it was kinda blah.
The BF got the hot dog and he said he didn't like it that much. But he did enjoy the coffee he ordered from the restaurant/café across from the snack shack.
From the front, Ragged Point Inn looks simple and boring, but there's a trail that leads to the back with views of the gorgeous sea cliffs. We didn't stay too long since it was too foggy.
I want to give this place 5 stars for the view, but the mediocrity in the food dropped the score down to 3.
There is no way to write an objective review of this place! I was bribed by the ultimate owner of this patch of land, God herself!
I have stopped at Ragged Point many times on my treks up the Coast Highway, but only for a quick photo-op, lunch or bathroom break. The view is always amazing and that feeling of being at the edge of the world will hit you the moment you walk out on the cliff side viewing deck.
In my planning the ultimate romantic three day road trip I decided that Ragged Point must be included on the itinerary. Booking a room was simple using their web site. I called just to make sure everything was in order because....well I had to have it perfect.
The rooms are basic and a bit dated in decor but all you have to do is open the drapes and take a deep breath! WHOA! I've added a picture of our room's view to the collection on this Yelp listing. Our room (# 21 end unit) was huge, fully equipped with mini refrigerator, LCD TV, gas fireplace, coffee maker and king size bed. The place was clean and neat with plenty of extra pillows and blankets. The Inn prides itself on not having phones in the rooms. With little to no cell reception this is truly a get away type of place. If you really need to make a call home there are a few pay phones about the property.
Now on to the bribes, we were treated to the complimentary "Sunset over the Pacific" package which includes front row seats to the most spectacular show in all of California. The nice part of this show is you are allowed to bring in your own Champagne or wine. I walked up to the Inn's restaurant and borrowed a couple of glasses so we wouldn't have to waste the free plastic cups in the room. We shared the cliff deck with another couple and let our hill side bench seats go to waste. I recommend if you go for the sunset show to get there early and stay late. The colors are amazing and change every few minutes.
After sunset the place gets very quiet with little to no traffic passing by. The restaurant is cute and the service is great. I had a serious Champagne buzz going on so I can't really review the food. Heck I don't even remember what I ordered; I just know it didn't suck like most hotel food. I do remember the host offering some kind of aphrodisiac cheese cake or something like that. Good grief did he miss the sunset or what!?
The next morning we took advantage of the free "Nature Adventure Trail Self Guided Tour". I recommend you wear comfy clothing and a sturdy pair of shoes. The trail is pretty rustic and can be a bit tricky at points. My guess is the decent to be a little over 400 feet from cliff to beach in a quarter mile or so. The trail switch-backs are steep and will tax your knees on the way down. During the winter and early spring keep an eye out for the water falls. Once at the beach take time to explore this cute little cove. You'll feel like you are a million miles from civilization. The hike out is a chore for some of us outta shape guys but no worries the scenery makes it all worth it.
Please do not ask the front desk for access to these special freebies, they are only issued by a higher power, no reservations necessary. The rooms are another story. Book as far in advance as you can to be sure you get inn. Ragged Point Inn and Resort only has 30 rooms.
The entire staff seems to be genuinely happy to help out. It must be the ocean air or an overdose of those sunsets.
I'll be coming back here again for my next sunset fix.
Check out the pictures!
Ok, so maybe I was expecting more! Here is a quick run down:
Beds where horrible! Hard as a rock, thin sheets, flat pillows, and the promised view was not that great, in fact I actually had a nice view of some garbage on the cliffside....for $400 bucks! wow...ok.
The next morning, I decided I was going to cut the trip short but was still wishing it would get better so I went to get a bite to eat.....The food was horrible, I was really upset with the total experience and wound up cutting my 3 day trip short after the 1st night spent there.
I should have just spent the extra $ and went to the Ventana Inn or Treebones and got a nice yurt or guesthouse. Or Maybe I expected more from this place but honestly, it was just bad.
You know them old beer commercials where they go "it doesn't get any better than this"? Well I said that at least 10 times while I was at the Ragged Point Inn.
The backstory: Some very dear friends decided to have a green wedding (they're very Earth friendly). This 'green wedding' would require me to:
a) Rent a small SUV
b) Drive over 250 miles to get there
c) Pay $4.89 per gallon for gas while I was there
d) Spend money like I was giving it away
e) Give up all communication with the outside world as cell phones don't get a signal
f) Question the whole concept of a 'green wedding'
But like I said, these were dear friends. As this trip would include my l.o.m.l (love of my life) and the Spawn of our love (my lil crime partner) it would require MAJOR pre-planning. Guests were encouraged to camp near the wedding site, but we don't really roll like that so we chose option B which was to rent a room nearby.
On top of being one of the most beautiful places on Earth that you can visit Big Sur has got to be one of the most expensive. There are essentially three types of lodgings you can find in Big Sur: Campgrounds (perfect for the outdoorsy type), Resorts (perfect for those who don't mind tossing $1,000 a night (or more) to stay in a piece of Heaven on Earth and finally there are the assortment of "affordable Hotels" for the rest of mankind. My only warning is to choose carefully. As there were really only about 5 places to choose from near the wedding site and several of the websites had words like 'Charming'(dated), 'Rustic' (rundown), and Quaint (filthy) along with corresponding pictures we opted for the Ragged Point Inn.
As Loml and I knew this road trip could prove disastrous with our young Ninja we set out with the mentality that this would be our first vacation as a Clan. First off, I opted for the 'Luxury Room'. My biggest fear was that at $289 a night the pics of the room online still looked dated. As I usually try to rent rooms high on the 'sensual' factor when I travel with Loml I was looking for any angle to save my ass at this point.
Think of a Ski Lodge that is on the edge of a cliff facing the expanse of the blue Pacific and that pretty much sums of the feel of the place. Room 7 at the Ragged Point Inn is not all that bad. It's definitely not the sort of 'luxury' you get in the city. All it's truly missing is upgraded bedding and linens. In a nutshell it was:
Spacious-it included a small sitting area (2 comfy sofa chairs) next to a thermostat controlled gas fireplace and small eating area (small table and 2 more chairs) next to a bank of windows and private balcony with additional seating all facing the cliff shoreline.
Clean- I can't emphasize this enough, we had some friends that stayed elsewhere who sound like they would have been cleaner had they gone camping
Comfortable- See remarks about spacious and toss in a whirlpool tub that two creative minds can find comfort in. Also include an in-room coffeemaker, mini-fridge, plates and utensils. For optimum comfort open the balcony door, crank up the fireplace and sit back as you feel the distinct currents of hot and cool air with the sound of water breaking on the shore as you stare out in a daze...good times.
Inspiring- Yeah, I said it. Our young Spawn awoke the first night about 2am and wasn't having it. After quickly going through our repertoire of ways to soothe him I walked over to the window and flung open the curtains...instant silence. The moonlight was basking the ocean in a white sheen that was unlike anything I had witnessed. Five minutes later the young Ninja was out. About 45 minutes later I put him down...it was an incredible show.
The next night when he awoke I quickly volunteered to soothe him. This sequel was just as stunning as the original. I was able to truly appreciate the effect that time of night has on the wondrous illusion you see. On the third night I sat on the balcony anticipating the moonlight. Around 11:30pm there was no sight of the moon so I called it quits. Around midnight you could see the moon beginning to crest over the hills that run parallel to the coast line. I awoke several times that night to marvel at the path the moonlight made over the water. Loml enjoyed it just as much as I although she did scold me for attempting to wake up the Spawn so he could catch his final glimpse.
Given the type of lodgings that are nearby, the place really is a steal. Yes, $300 a night is not Motel 6. But we heard some horror stories about some other options that really aren't THAT much cheaper.
In the end, the wedding was cool, but we left with the definite impression that we had experienced something truly wonderful during our stay at the Ragged Point Inn. That something wasn't the moonlight over the water for 3 consecutive nights, it was something else. I still can't put a finger on it, but I recommend this place to anyone traveling in the area.
Too new to be rustic, but not stylishly modern, Ragged Point's strengths are not in sumptuous amenities or exquisite food but the idyllic environment and location. Constructed of redwood timbers and encased in panels of glass, the restaurant area is charming and casual, serving tasty, though not gastronomically interesting food. Which, by the way, tastes better on the patio in the sunlight.
Resting on a bluff provides the otherwise basic and clean rooms at the inn views of splendor. Some can even be seen from the jacuzzi tub. Bring your bath salts, hiking shoes to tackle the abundance of fantastic trails, an eager sweetheart and ditch the cell phone for days of decompression and beauty.
It was a random stop, and we got lucky! Veggie sandwich was delish. Especially with that unique pepper hot sauce.
Great way to break from the drive up- stretch and admire the amazing view up there. can't go wrong.
Spectaular...no better place to break up the long 2 day amazing drive up the PGH 1.
-Clean,
-Helpful staff(make sure you call if you will be checking in after 6)
-One of the most scenic, rustic views of the edge of the U.S.
-We got up early and braved the trail down to the beach...SO worth it, but we prepared for a workout!
-Lunch at the food window before we headed out had better sandwiches than a previous dinner at a sit-down location a bit north.
-Reasonably priced
-A breath of fresh air...much recommended!
This review is for the restaurant at Ragged Inn. I have eaten here several times, but never stayed at the inn.
The restaurant is very pretty, with redwood post and beam construction and floor to ceiling windows, and there is a fireplace to warm up the place on cool days. The outdoor, stone patio is my favorite place to sit during good weather.
Service is friendly and the food is very good. The lunch menu offers filling salads, delicious sandwiches, soups, and daily specials. The dinner menu has the usual fresh fish, seafood, and meats, usually served with in-season side dishes. All is well prepared and tasty.
The best thing of all has to be the pleasant atmosphere here. The setting is absolutely stunning, and that is enough of a draw to get me to eat at the Ragged Point restaurant again. If you are coming here for dinner, I highly recommend that you arrive when it is still light outside and take time to walk around the grounds and peer over the edge of the cliff. Spetacular!
The setting and scenery gets 5+ stars. It doesn't get much better than this. The food gets 3-4 stars.
I was driving up the coast to go camping in Big Sur and stopped here to grab a bite to eat. We ordered sandwiches from the patio and ate them while enjoying the stunning view. The sandwiches were unique and delicious. I ordered the veggie sandwich... It has avo, sprouts, lettuce, tomato, cheese, pickles, peppers and a wasabi-mayo dressing on a roll. The dressing was bomb. We stopped on the way home as well just to enjoy the yummy food.
This little Inn is perched majestically on the edge of a point high above the Big Sur cliffs. Breathtaking views and awe-inspiring location. A great accommodation, especially if you are doing the Big Sur drive to Hearst Castle and Cambria with your honey and are looking for something really amazingly romantic. Beautiful grounds, and they have a great restaurant with an expansive outdoor patio and a little gift shop. The room was modest, but clean and comfortable.
A bunch of us used to do an "Annual Trip" down to Big Sur. I put the trip in quotes because it really isn't a big deal. Just an overnight trip on our bikes at a VERY leisurely pace. As most of you know, the Big Sur area here and HWY 1 are world class in terms of natural beauty. IMHO and experience, we could go head to head with any other destination, even the breathtaking fjords of Norway.
Anyhow, the Ragged Point Inn is a great base camp. Awesome views. Great location right off HWY 1, tons of parking and for those of you on bikes, the parking area is spacious. No need to feel cramped maneuvering around, etc. (which is common at a lot of the other, smaller stops).
There's also a gas station, mini-mart, and decent restaurant on the grounds.
One of my favorite places to stay in this area.
Went to a wedding this weekend at the Ragged Point Inn. Absolutely beautiful location! It is a bit of a drive from San Francisco, but totally worth it. I took the 101 south, cut over to the 156 to Monterey, then took the 1 south to Ragged Point. It ended up taking almost 4 1/2 hours! I'll never do that again. Although it was a beautiful drive on HWY 1, after a while, all the curvy turns were making me a little nauseaus. Not good, especially when I found out it was going to be another 1 1/2 hours before we would get to Ragged Point. Definitely take the 101 to Cambria, then cut over on the 46 to HWY 1.
The whole family took over the inn, which I believe had over 30 rooms. It was perfect for the wedding party! There is also a restaurant, snack bar, mini mart and even a gas station on the premises. There weren't much around the area, so luckily most of the wedding party brought some alcohol for the "afterparty".
Most of the rooms had breathtaking views as the inn is on a cliff that overlooked the ocean. Do take note that there is almost no cell phone reception at this property (except for T-Mobile customers, who never can get reception anywhere else!) and no phones in the room. Oddly, I was ok with that. My room had a fireplace and a whirlpool bathtub, which I completely took advantage of (you would too if you were spending as much money as I was on this room!).
Totally worth the long drive. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Clean rooms, though modest. Gas fireplace is cozy. Includes TV, but only gets a few cable channels, no network channels. But you're not there to watch TV, right? Beautiful views. Tasty food at the restaurant. Be aware that cell phones don't really work out there.
Ragged Point Inn is a wonderful place to stop on the PCH, just about 10 or 15 miles north of Hearst Castle. It is not only a wonderful restaurant but has accommodation as well overlooking the pacific ocean. If the weather permits I highly recomend finding a spot in the garden out back, where there is a nice pond, garden, and a lawn that slopes off toward the ocean. The food here is outstanding, I had a seafood salad that was strewn with wonderful scallops, snow crab meat, calamari and came with a wonderful chili cilantro dressing. Other folks at the table had a BLT with avacado, and a bowl of chili, and everything was very good. We even had the treat of seeing a humming bird 3 feet from our table servicing some of the nearby flowers. Anyway, it was idyllic and I highly recommend checking it out.
What a find! This old family-run hotel originally built in the 1950s maintains the original feel with the friendly staff and gently updated architecture. Most of the rooms have an ocean view with a small back patio. The landscaping is well kept, but not too manicured and native flowers of purple and pink dominate the grounds. The pagoda facing north marks the head of a private trail leading down to the beach- not for beginners. If you're up for it- it's truly breathtaking, especially in the morning when the fog is lifting. There is a restaurant with all-glass walls that overlook the ocean and they have an extensive wine list with many local selections such as Beckmen, Tobin James, and Peachy Canyon. Many of their main dishes are served with wild rice pilaf and steamed veggies- I opted for the lime chile scallops with a glass of the Tobin James Sparkling Wine "Dreamweaver." A house salad is offered with your entre and you must must must have the Sage Walnut Dressing! They don't really have any local dishes, but the do get the fish from the Pacific Northwest of the US.
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