Just as travelers begin planning their 2026 escapes, Post Ranch Inn has once again been named the #1 Top Hideaway in the U.S. in the Andrew Harper 2026 Members’ Choice Awards – a distinction voted on by the publication’s discerning global membership and reaffirming the inn’s status as one of the world’s most extraordinary retreats.
The recognition arrives at a pivotal moment for California’s idyllic Big Sur, as Highway 1 has officially reopened in full after nearly three years of closures, restoring uninterrupted access along the iconic coastal drive.
Perched 1,200 feet above the Pacific Ocean, Post Ranch Inn offers a front-row seat to this long-awaited return, pairing newly restored access with the serene, sustainable, design-forward experience that has made it a top bucket-list getaway among travelers for decades.
From its cliffside architecture and regenerative dining at Sierra Mar, to its deep-rooted focus on rest, nature, and wellbeing, the inn feels especially resonant now, both as a celebratory return to Big Sur and as a compelling reason to plan ahead for 2026 and beyond.
