Glen Oaks Big Sur (hotel) & Big Sur Roadhouse (restaurant) Est. 2013

47080 California 1, Big Sur, California

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An adobe motor lodge, modern for it's 1957 inception, continues that tradition with its gorgeous and green refurbishment in beautiful Big Sur.

Convene with your cool collective and the stunning natural surroundings as you and yours wonderfully wed or privately dine at this gorgeous gathering spot.

The Lowdown

Type: Boutique Hotel; Hotel / Resort / Spa; Restaurant / Private Dining

Views: Forest; Meadow/Field; River

Style: Coastal; Eco; Mid-Century Modern; Modern; Rustic

BEST type of CELEBRATIONS: Birthday Party; Corporate Event; Dinner Party; Product Launch; Group Getaway; Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception; Retreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, Etc.; Social Event; Wedding Ceremony; Wedding Reception; Workshops: Creative, Photo, Etc.

Venue Setting

We are located in the heart of the Big Sur Valley and are within a few miles of hiking trails, small boutiques for shopping and beaches. We are in one of the sunniest spot in Big Sur. When it is foggy on the coast it is usually sunny and warm at Glen Oaks Big Sur and the Big Sur Roadhouse. Big Sur Roadhouse (restaurant) re-opened under new ownership in July 2013.

Fees

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Does this include catering fees?: No
Insurance: Additional Insurance Is Not Required To Host An Event Here

Capacity

Seated: 100

Buffet: N/A

Standing: 100

Celebrations Hosted Here Since: 2013
Curfew: 10 PM
Venue Spaces: Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering: Client Can Select The Caterer Of Their Choice
Alcohol: Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services; Corkage/Bottle Fee – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol For A Fee; Beer/Wine/Champagne Only
Music: Indoors Only
Smoking: Non-smoking Venue
Accommodations: We have a total of 27 rooms. 15 rooms in our Adobe Motor Lodge, 2 Cottages and 10 Cabins.
Eco/Green Events: Yes
Kid Friendly Events: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes

Inside Scoop

The second largest Redwood tree in Big Sur sits on our property, affectionately called Grandmother Pfeiffer!

Amenities

Wifi
Ample Parking Onsite
Dining Chairs
Dining Tables
Onsite Restrooms

Venue Features

The Scene:: Nestled under tall redwood trees near the Big Sur River with views of a lush grove encircled by redwood trees, Glen Oaks Big Sur is ideal for gatherings around the fire pits, parties in our mid-century Roadhouse restaurant and small ceremonies in our redwood grove. After the party we invite guests to rest their heads in the Adobe Motor Lodge, Oak Tree Cottages or Cabins in the Redwood Grove.
Design:: The adobe motor lodge was considered modern in 1957 and 50 years later Glen Oaks Big Sur has a fresh rustic-modern and Green sensibility. Our remake takes the lead from the original natural adobe walls, known for keeping the hot sun out and the warmth in, and uses recycled and renewable stone, Peroba wood, bamboo, resin, wool carpets and organic cotton for a healthy and natural environment. Walk-in showers are evocative of showering in the forest, but the stylish chrome and porcelain fixtures will bring you back to the modern world. San Francisco designer Steve Justrich’s “homegrown modernism” has transformed the Roadhouse into a truly unique and fitting environment for dining in Big Sur.
Standout Venue Features:: Our restaurant, the Big Sur Roadhouse has an amazing back patio with two outdoor gas fire pits with its own private entrance that can be reserved for private parties. Our property has recently been completely renovated. All of our rooms include heated floors, gas fire places and complimentary Wi-Fi. We have a community fire pit for the rooms in our adobe motor lodge and cottages. All of our cabins in the redwood grove will have their own fire pit with complimentary wood. Our natural wool blankets by Pendleton Woolen Mills and Coyuchi organic cotton bedding and feather duvets, are delightful to look at and even better to snuggle under, we also provide organic bath products from Innersense.

Awards & Notables "One of The Most Romantic Hotels in The World" - Travel & Leisure

Celebration Locations

Big Sur Roadhouse:: - Max Capacity: 110 seated for events at the Roadhouse
The Redwood Grove:: We are best for small ceremonies in our redwood grove.; - Max Capacity: 100 seated for wedding

Eats & Drinks

Food, Restaurants, Cafes, Bars & Lounges

Food, Restaurants, Cafes:: The Big Sur Roadhouse features delicious California cuisine with fresh, local ingredients. In keeping with our Big Sur ethos, the seasonal menu is filled with locally sourced ingredients.

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Glen Oaks Big Sur + Big Sur Roadhouse: Big Sur, California

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Glen Oaks Big Sur (hotel) & Big Sur Roadhouse (restaurant)

47080 California 1, Big Sur, California

The Report

We have our hiking shoes, canteens and walking sticks ready, and it's not because we are headed to girl scout camp. We are ready to road trip to the redwoods in Big Sur to a newly remodeled and newly re-opened venue! With our extensive event industry background, we enjoy reaching out to new venues, and get a great feel for the way the venue will succeed based on our correspondence with management. We are happy to report that Jeanette, the general manager, has been extremely busy with the new opening of this gem, yet still extremely responsive and gracious in returning our emails. Always a good sign when planning events.

Big Sur is filled with majestic and ancient redwood beauties that thrive along the coast of California. Amongst these tall trees sits the recently renovated and re-opened Glen Oaks Big Sur and Big Sur Roadhouse . Glen Oaks Big Sur is located in the heart of the Big Sur Valley and is few short miles from hiking trails, boutiques, shopping and beaches. The Lord of the Rings trilogy could have been filmed in this magical setting... these towering trees are truly J.R. Tolkien-worthy.

HISTORY LESSON: The adobe motor lodge was considered modern in 1957 and 50 years later with it's new makeover, Glen Oaks Big Sur has a fresh rustic-modern and Green sensibility. The remodel was inspired by the original natural adobe walls, known for keeping the hot sun out and the warmth in. In keeping with that eco-concept, the property utilized recycled and renewable stone, Peroba wood, bamboo, resin, wool carpets and organic cotton to maintain the natural environment.

HOW WILL MY GUESTS GET HERE?:Glen Oaks Big Sur is located along highway one. The hotel office is located on the East side of highway one and the Big Sur Roadhouse is located on the West side of highway one. Monterey Airport is about 45-60 minutes north of the venue, however it is a domestic airport. The property is about 2 hours south of San Jose and 3 Hours south of San Francisco (which both have international airports), or about 6 hours north of LA along the Pacific Coast Highway.