Categories: Big Sur

For Residents — local businesses hours

Hello everyone,

I have gotten questions from local residents/employees about what businesses are still open in the Big Sur Valley so I did some calling around this afternoon. If you are a resident in Big Sur during these closures, please help support our local businesses if you need things at the general stores or grab a meal at a local restaurant.

This information is subject to change and it is always good to check with local businesses daily to see if they are open, I will list phone numbers.

As far as State Parks are concerned- all CA State Parks are currently closed in the Big Sur Area. The Big Sur Station remains open from 9am-4pm -667-2315

Local USFS trail systems that are still open for day hiking include the Pine Ridge Trail and Boronda Trail. Updated park information can be found on our websites www.parks.ca.gov/pbssp

North to South

Big Sur River Inn- Operating on a day-by-day schedule- call for more information 667-2700

Today Thursday April 4th- Gas services open 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

                General Store- 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

                Restaurant- will be serving from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (with local music by Tracy Chesebrough and friends at 5:00 p.m.)

Big Sur Health Center- Normal operating hours 667-2580

                Monday-Friday 10:00 am- 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm-5:00 pm

Big Sur Campgrounds and Cabins- Currently Closed https://www.bigsurcamp.com/

Riverside Campground and Cabins- Currently Closed through April 11th https://www.riversidecampground.com/

Ripplewood Resort- 667-2242

                General Store and Gas Station 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

                Café- Breakfast 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Glen Oaks- Motel closed through April 11th 667-2105

                Roadhouse- Open with a limited menu 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 667-2370

Fernwood- 667-2422

                General Store- 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.

                Restaurant- 12:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Big Sur Lodge- 667-3100

                Lobby/Café and General Store- Open 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

                                Specials on Sunday on the Patio from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Big Sur Center Deli and Taphouse- Normal hours

                Deli open 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. 667-2225

                Taphouse open 12:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. (kitchen closes at 8) 667-2197

Nepenthe- Currently Closed through April 5- Check back for updateswww.nepenthe.com  667-2345

Deetjens- 667-2378

                Breakfast 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

                Dinner 5:30-7:00 p.m. reservations recommended.

~Sara

Sara Howlett

State Park Interpreter I, Big Sur Sector

California State Parks

bigsurkate

Appointed appellate counsel for indigent defendants (retired.) I have lived in Big Sur since 1984, first on the north coast, and on the South Coast since 1989.

View Comments

  • One correction - Deetjen’s is open for breakfast 7 days a week but for dinner we are just Friday-Tuesday, closed Wednesday & Thursday!

  • The Post Office will be open until 2:00PM today! Speaking of which, I better get over there.

  • Such a full detailed helpful report Kate🌄
    Lets honor Kate for- Most Honorary Big Sur Woman For this Century 🎉

Recent Posts

From Andrew our amazing Post Master:

Good evening :) With the good news of the road opening tomorrow - most of…

11 hours ago

Plaskett Fire, Day 8, 9/2, Afternoon Update

2026 Plaskett Fire Incident Update Los Padres National Forest Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Fire Information:805-257-9891…

15 hours ago

Evacuation Orders/Warning downgrades for Timber Fire, 9/2

Effective Wednesday, September 2, at 7:00 PM, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office plans to downgrade several…

16 hours ago

Keith Vandervere Analysis, Timber (Day 26) & Plaskett (Day 27), 9/2

Wednesday (09/02/2026) Update: The perimeter of the Timber Fire has continued to cool over the…

22 hours ago

Infrared Maps of the Plaskett Fire, 9/1 @ 11:00 pm & Timber Fire, 9/2 @ 1:45 am

Plaskett, CA Wildfire Overview - 02 September 2026 c. 0600 UTC Weather Conditions - The…

22 hours ago

Plaskett Fire, Day 8, 9/2 Morning Update

The Plaskett Fire is currently mapped at 28,968 acres and 1% contained. Fire behavior moderated…

1 day ago

This website uses cookies.