The unusual hotel is a crazy-expensive, one-of-a-kind experience, but works hard for your money so you never feel nickeled-and-dimed. Ocean-facing rooms have an edge-of-the-world quality that no other Western hotel quite matches, and the sense of privacy is thrilling with a great yet mostly invisible staff and 25 buildings that melt into the hillside. Even more unique are the treehouse-esque cabins on stilts nestled in the woods. Cliffside pools and private hiking trails let you revel in Big Sur's glorious landscape at one of California's
greatest coastal hotels. And in addition to free yoga classes, snacks, drinks, and breakfast, you'll save on gas, seeing as you'd be nuts to leave here during your stay.