Post Ranch

Post Ranch Inn

Big Sur

The verdict

Post Ranch Inn stands as the ultimate clifftop sanctuary for ultra-intimate weddings, where 35 guests max witness vows amid ancient redwoods or Pacific panoramas. Its organic architecture fuses with Big Sur's wild beauty, delivering profound privacy only resort guests access. Non-denominational officiants craft bespoke ceremonies, while in-house coordination ensures seamless magic—no crowds, just raw coastal drama and heartfelt connections that linger eternally.

The seven-axis profile

Property profile

Composite 6.3/10
VillaSpaPrivacyBeachFamilyTransferLoyalty

Score breakdown

  • Villa Quality
    Suite/villa product, materials, plunge pools, indoor-outdoor flow.
    8
  • Spa Depth
    Spa size, treatment depth, hammams, signature programs, wellness clinic.
    7
  • Privacy
    Density, walls, beach exclusivity. 10 = private island or villa estate.
    9
  • Beach Quality
    Sand, swimmability, reef, surf-free. 1–3 if no beach.
    5
  • Family Friendly
    1 = strictly adults-only feel, 10 = best-in-class kids club.
    6
  • Easy Transfer
    10 = airport <30 min by car. 1 = seaplane + boat or 4hr drive.
    6
  • Loyalty Value
    Points redemption + status perks. 1 = independent, 10 = great brand value.
    3

Ceremony venues

  • Majestic Redwood Forest

    35

    amongst a circle of towering redwood trees (up to 35)

  • Private oceanview setting

    35

    overlooking the Pacific Ocean (up to 35)

  • Guestroom terrace

    8

    private outdoor terrace (up to 8)

Multi-day program

  1. 01

    2-night minimum stay required; ceremony + champagne toast/cake; optional post-ceremony in Chef’s Garden or semi-private dinner; full resort activities like yoga, hikes.

The planning team

Professional in-house wedding coordination services across all packages; Events Director handles inquiries. Known for seamless execution of intimate elopements to grand gatherings up to 35.

What's included

In-house

  • ordained officiant
  • professional photography
  • coordination
  • floral selections
  • cake by local pastry chef
  • champagne

Bespoke

  • dinners at Sierra Mar
  • guest accommodations

Ready to scope a wedding here?

Tell us your dates, party size, and ceremony preferences. We come back with a private brief: lead time, hold-deposit windows, planner introductions.

Begin a wedding inquiry