Originally Posted by
ralphs
We've stayed here three times and would return because it feels like a secluded escape. We enjoy spending the day hiking in Big Sur and just sitting around in some of the most beautiful land that is within a day's drive of our home. We don't see any point in going to Carmel and already live near the ocean so that's not really the attraction here for us.
Originally Posted by
SP03
That is precisely the reason people go to the Ventana
Interesting points - I've described this place to Mrs Adelphos, and she is somewhat concerned that there aren't really ocean views from the resort. All there seems to be to do is hike, go to the pool, and eat food, and interaction with other guests seem to be limited. Is this worth a trip for NYC based people, or are other destinations (like Alila Napa) more appropriate given there is more to do? Napa and Half Moon Bay seem much more convenient relative to San Francisco, where I would always be starting or ending a trip anyway