Travel & Lodging

LODGING

TO HELP YOU CHOOSE YOUR LODGING LOCATION, A LIST OF DEPARTURE POINTS FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION TO THE START OF YOUR EVENT AS FOLLOWS (locations subject co change).  Please note that bus departure times and departure location maps will be published in the Race Weekend Instructions, which are posted by March 31 each year.

MARATHON: Custom House Garages (downtown Monterey, between Franklin and Del Monte), Monterey Marriott (350 Calle Principal, Monterey), Carmel Middle School (4380 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel), Embassy Suites (1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside, for hotel guests only) and downtown Carmel for hotel guests (Carmel Plaza,Ocean Avenue & Junipero, Carmel)

21-MILER:  Monterey Marriott and the Barnyard (Carmel Rancho Blvd) in Carmel

10.6 MILER:  Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey and the Barnyard (Carmel Rancho Blvd) in Carmel

RELAY:  All Relay buses leave from Monterey Peninsula College.  The Hilton Garden Inn is the official Relay hotel, located a short walk from the Relay bus pick up area.

5K and 9-MILER:  You are responsible for your own transportation to the start at Highway One and Rio Road in Carmel

The Monterey Peninsula offers a wealth and variety of lodging opportunities - from budget hotels to family friendly accommodations to upscale resorts.  View our choices below:

Our Host Hotels - the Monterey Marriott and Portola Hotel & Spa are located adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center, the site of the Big Sur Marathon Health & Fitness Expo and packet pick-up.

Preferred Properties - A handfulof hotels have partnered with BSIM to offer great marathon rates.

Reservation Services - Resort 2 Me is a free, local company offering personalized service and recommendations.  They have blocked rooms for event participants at hotel and motels within walking distance of race morning shuttle departure locations.  For more info, click HERE or call 831.642.6622.

For direct online bookings for all local hotels through ARES, click here

Lodging and Camping in the Big Sur Area - If you would like assistance with reservations for 5 rooms or more, please email the marathon office at info@bsim.org or call 831.625.6226 

Peninula Camping and Hostel - check out what is available on the Monterey Peninsula.

The Monterey Marriott is the headquarters hotel for the 2013 Big Sur International Marathon events, the location of Saturday's Pasta Party and located across the street from the Expo. The Marriott features 341 total guestrooms, many with bay views.  Specially discounted room rates have been secured at the Monterey Marriott as follows:

         
All reservations at the Marriott must be at least a two-night minimum stay. To reserve a room, please click HERE or on one the links shown above. There is a 48 hour cancellation policy; if the reservation is not cancelled 48 hours in advance, the guest will be charged one night's room/tax.

If you plan on a stay that extends outside of the dates that offer the special Big Sur Marathon pricing, please click the reservation link above to reserve for the days covered by the Big Sur block and then call the Marriott at  877.901.6632 to reserve additional room nights.

Hyatt Regency Monterey
Nestled in 22 acres of soaring Monterey Pines, the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course is a destination resort providing the descerning traveler the quintessential Monterey experience.  Its location offers guests close proximity to downtown Monterey and the Monterey Airport and easy access to some of the Peninsula's most well-known attractions.  Features include 550 guestrooms including 32 suites, TusCA Ristorante, Knuckles Sports Bar, lounge, personalized concierge service, a 2,000 square foot fitness facility, tennis courts, pools and whirlpools, and 12,000 square foot full service Accista Spa.

Hotel Pacific
A Boutique hotel located in downtown Monterey just steps from the Monterey Conference Center (Expo area) and Old Fisherman's Wharf.  Hotel Pacific offers luxury all-suite accommodations with fireplaces, a private patio or balcony, complimentary breakfast, luxurious feather bedding and hardwood floors.

Enjoy the following specially discounted rates:
King or Double/Double Junior Suite $229 (single/double, plus tax).  A two night minimum is required.
Call  800.554.5542 or 831.373.5700 and ask for the Big Sur Marathon rate, or book online HERE using the code Big Sur.

300 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone:   831.373.5700  
Website: www.hotelpacific.com

The Embassy Suites Monterey Bay - Seaside
Scenically located just two blocks from the beachfront, the Embassy Suites Monterey Bay - Seaside hotel offers guests spectacular bay views as well as sterling accommodations options.  Complimentary parking, pool & fitness center, hot breakfast and nightly Manager's reception.  Early morning buses for marathon pick-up directly from the hotel!

Rooms start at $199 (single) plus tax and fees.  Free parking. To book, click the link below and enter the code BSM

Country Garden Inns
A special discounted rate offered to all race participants. Conveniently located 10 minutes from the Carmel Middle School start bus departure location, the Country Garden Inns offers free on-site parking, a daily buffet breakfast, and an afternoon wine and cheese hour. An early breakfast (beginning at 3:00 a.m.) will be offered race morning. Walk to restaurants, shops and wine tasting in quaint Carmel Valley Village. Out of reach of coastal fog you can relax by the pool. Enjoy complimentary wireless internet and be sure to schedule your in-room massage early.

When booking a direct reservation on the hotel's website, look under the "PLAN YOUR STAY" box (upper left side) under calendar options and click on the BSIM link directly under "Check Rates."  Enter the promotional code BSIM.  If calling to make a reservation, please mention the BSIM promotional rate.

The Mariposa Inn & Suites
The Mariposa Inn & Suites is a boutique hotel, centrally located and featuring fireplace rooms and suites.  Outdoor fireplace patios compliment the outdoor heated pool and spa.  Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast (beginning at 3:00 AM on race morning!), high speed internet, and covered parking are offered to all guests.  Five star amenities in every room.

A 20% discount is offered to all BSIM participants booking by phone (just mention you'll be in town for the marathon).

1386 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
Toll-free  800.824.2295 
Local  831.649.1414 
Fax 831.649.5308
Email info@mariposamonterey.com

Tradewinds Carmel
“Asian Tranquility-Soothing the Soul on the California Coast” Architectural Digest featured Tradewinds Carmel under “Glamorous Hotels”… Discover for yourself Carmel’s hidden secret…on a quiet residential street in Downtown Carmel. Ocean views, fireplaces, fine Egyptian cotton linens, featherbeds and down comforters, elaborate continental breakfast buffet, chocolate-covered strawberries, 5-star amenities, beautiful courtyard with Meditation Garden, fountains and fire pit, free parking.

Ring  (831) 624-2776 and mention Big Sur International Marathon! 3-night minimum stay over marathon weekend.  10% discount with 3-night stay.

Mission St. at Third Ave., Carmel, CA  93921
Local  831.624.2776 
Fax 831.624.0634
Email info@tradewindscarmel.com

The Hilton Garden Inn
The Hilton Garden Inn, one of Monterey's premier hotels, sits nestled in a colorful garden setting, conveniently located near downtown Monterey and the Marathon Expo and is a perfect location for Marathon Relay runners. 204 tastefully appointed guestrooms and suites offer private outdoor balcony, in-room refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker, free WI-Fi and business center, complementary fitness room and hydrotherapy pool available to all hotel guests.

Enjoy the Hilton, the most respected name in hospitality, with a Marathon discounted rate of:
$175 - ***Three night minimum pre-paid stay is required

When registering online use the promotional code BSIM13 (link coming soon!)
You can make reservations by calling  831.373.6142 

Reservations must be made prior to 3/27/13.  The cancellation policy is seven days prior to the date of arrival to obtain a refund.

1000 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA 93940
Local  831.373.6142 
Fax 831.655.8608

The Vagabond Inn Monterey
A great hotel value, located in downtown Monterey just a half mile from the Marathon Expo and bus pick up area.

Offerings include a daily, complimentary breakfast and free wireless internet.  Great value, friendly people - it's how we do things.  Rates starting at $99.  Two-night minimum required.  For reservations call 831.646.8686.

BEST WESTERN PLUS, Beach Resort Monterey is the only resort located directly on the beach. Beach Resort Monterey offers well appointed and comfortable accommodations and a full service restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view of the Monterey Bay. Big Sur Marathon and Half Marathon runners receive a 10% OFF our best available rate.

For reservations call 1.800.242.8627 and mention the "Big Sur Marathon."

2600 Sand Dunes Dr., Monterey, CA 93940
Phone:   800-242-8627 
Website: www.montereybeachresort.com

INNS BY THE SEA, CARMEL Choose from a variety of accomodations and rates at our five inns located in the heart of Carmel-By-The-Sea:  the Carriage House Inn, Wayside Inn, Candle Light Inn, Svendsgaard's Inn or the Dolphin Inn.  All include complimentary wireless internet, on-site parking and continental breakfast.  An additional $20 off the best available rate is offered to race participants.

Enter code BSIMA when booking on our Carmel Inn websites or call 800.433.4732 and ask for the Big Sur Marathon rate.

Online Bookings
Check out prices and availability and book online for all properties throughout the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas.

Camping in Big Sur
For those wishing to camp or stay in Big Sur, visit the websites using the links below, or call the following:

or write

Big Sur Chamber of Commerce
Big Sur, CA 93920 (Mention the Marathon)