Big Sur River Inn Valero - Big Sur, California

Maeghan Rossi

We were passing through for a quick night with our two young children. Our double room was across the street from the main lobby/restaurant. Everything was very clean and quiet. I was worried about booking because of some other reviews but we had a great experience and even with two small children I felt it was pretty clean.

The kids played on the river while we had a few drinks and played as well. The restaurant was pretty good, more expensive than you would expect but with such a remote location that’s expected. We actually got some milk and cereal from the general store right by the restaurant and the kids were happy with that for breakfast.

Mackay Family

Went today for ice cream in the bus. Got 3 of them for $5 each, cashier even said $15. Checked my account 30 mins later and was charged $30. Will be disputing the charge. If you do go I would recommend asking for a receipt so you don't get scammed as well. Disappointed that the cashier is taking advantage of the tourists.

Joanna Wankier

Quaint little pit stop. Gas, sodas, souvenirs and ICE CREAM! Great spot for gas and snacks as you are driving up the coast to Monterrey. Lots of parking. Located next door to the River Inn and half mile away from the Big Sur Campground.

BrianV Portugal

Very expensive and the menu says they automatically add 20% for a built in tip which is fine, if you don’t have to pick up the food like it was explained to us. This could have been a misunderstanding. We split the chicken tenders which were 3 x4 large tenders and it was $26 for that menu item.

Staff is friendly and helpful.

The setting is wonderful, right near a nice size stream . Great outdoor dining food is average.

Kassie Hobbs

The funky blue bus serves delicious ice cream! gas was astronomically priced here. Was almost $5 per gallon! Would highly recommend filling up before making the long drive up coast.

Butters

$7.229 for gas? Bend us over and buy me dinner first! This is over $2 more expensive than gas on either side. This is highway robbery and should be illegal.

They should be paying us for gas with how insulting that price is. What a joke.

You are better off walking with a gas can to the next pump and walking back.

Jeramiah Meade

Never paid so much per gallon in my life. It was worth every penny as my guage was on E and I thought I was going to be stranded. I was very happy when I saw this place around the curve.

Prasad Kompelli

Food was very mediocre. They add a 20% gratuity but you do all the service work so IDK what’s the gratuity for Food was very bland and tasteless. And yeah super expensive.

A vegan burger was 21$. 21$? Really? Are you kidding me Stay away from this overpriced place.