Nepenthe and The Phoenix Shop are open!

Please be sure to check current road conditions prior to travel to Big Sur.
At this time, access to Big Sur on Highway 1 is limited to two convoy periods through the
Rocky Creek Bridge area; one at 7 AM and the other at 5 PM.

IMPORTANT- We strongly recommend that all guests arrive at convoy staging areas at beginning of convoy periods to ensure access and reduce delays in the full re-opening of Highway 1. Convoy staging area for south bound guests, coming into Big Sur, is at Palo Colorado Canyon and for north bound guests, leaving Big Sur, is just south of Bixby Creek Bridge.

Additionally, all guests who come into Big Sur for the day via the 7 AM convoy will not have opportunity to leave Big Sur until 5 Pm convoy. All guests who come into Big Sur on the 5 PM convoy should have a confirmed room or campsite reservation to ensure they have overnight accommodations as next opportunity to leave Big Sur will be on following morning’s 7 AM convoy.

Please be aware that in the event of a medical emergency, there may be extended delays in response time from first responders in this period, so it is important to be properly prepared when hiking and visiting beaches and to use common sense while enjoying your Big Sur experience.

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Nepenthe restaurant in Big Sur is perched on the edge of the continent...

High above the Pacific and watched over by the majestic Santa Lucia Mountains sits a little slice of paradise. 

This mecca of poets, artists, travelers and vagabonds has served guests for many decades, opening for business on April 24, 1949.

Sitting on the terrace, enjoying a glass of wine, an Ambrosia Burger, or one of our exceptional homemade desserts is a quintessential California experience. The first time visitor to the Central Coast will not want to miss it. Once you have visited, you are destined to return.

Visit Nepenthe for yourself and discover why countless guests have dined with us over the years.

The Nepenthe property consists of Nepenthe restaurant, Café Kevah and The Phoenix Shop. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Nepenthe - open daily 11:30am -9:00pm - Lunch from 11:30am to 4:30pm and Dinner from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
(closes at 5:00 pm on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day)
Café Kevah - Temporarily closed during period where access to Big Sur is restricted to convoy periods.

Gift Certificates for Nepenthe and Café Kevah can be purchased here.

The Phoenix Shop - open daily 10:30am-6:00pm
Closes at 5:00pm on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

 

 
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