It was a great getaway! The cabins were quaint. Staff was friendly. Accommodations were comfortable. General store and restaurant were convenient. Management was present and welcoming. Will definitely return!
GLarSC
I got what I wanted and more. The Big Sur Coast is as beautiful as it gets, and I was blessed with three sunny but chilly days in November. The Gorda Springs "Resort" is not a resort as you would typically think of one, but the cabins have great views, especially Palm, Little Palm and Cedar North and South. I was blessed to stay in the Palm House and enjoyed two beautiful sunsets and much other time just enjoying the view and the sounds of the seal lions. And while everything on the Central Coast is way overpriced, from Carmel to San Simeon (e.g., a cup of drip coffee for $6), the prices for the rustic cabins and rooms at Gorda can still be a surprise. But what really makes the place so great beyond the views, and despite the high prices, are the incredible staff: from the market/check-in to the restaurant, this family run small business really goes out of its way to make their customers have the best experience possible, from check-in through housekeeping, the restaurant/cafe, and check-out.
Sparky
Glad this place is here in Gorda for gas and snacks but it's all pretty pricey, but that's to be expected because of their location.This is the gas station and market that had some deli items to purchase to eat outside. The actual restaurant is the Whale watcher Cafe. I prefer the sit down restaurant and food at the Whale Cafe.Both places have restrooms.
M1609CXdarrenk
The accommodations in the creek house were nice. Room was a bit run down but everything was clean and this place is in great location. I was charged in full when I made the reservation, then a few days before arriving I was charged an additional amount (over $400). When I asked where this charge came from I was told they didn't know and they refused to refund my money. I was told I must dispute the charge with my credit card company. Watch your credit card statement if you stay here!
gloriahZ748TM
We stayed in the Redwood house which had a great sitting area and a kitchenette with a large new refrigerator. There was a clear view of the ocean and we could hear the sea lions barking. The cabins are rustic and charming. We were there on an unusually hot day and the staff went out of their way to bring a portable A/C to our room. Everyone was friendly, including the staff at the restaurant.
Thananon Patinyasakdikul
Very pricy. You can skip this one if you are not in immediate need of food. Go to ragged point.
Flávio Pelozin
Best burguer and hot dog of California
Miguel Garrido Montenegro
(Translated by Google) Fraud.Over $10 tip MANDATORY.They charge 18% more because the table has 5 or more diners.They charge $7 for separate cash at a table.Over $75 for two second rate burgers. They take advantage of the fact that they are alone for many kilometers and do what they want.As a gift they have a Gallon of gasoline for almost $10.Shameful(Original)Estafa.Más de 10$ de propina OBLIGATORIA.Cobran un 18% más porque la mesa tenga 5 o más comensales.Cobran 7$ por cobrar por separado en una mesa.Más de 75$ por dos hamburguesas de segunda. Aprovechan que están solos en muchos kilómetros y hacen lo que quieren.De regalo tienen el Galón de gasolina casi a 10$.Vergonzoso
Thomas K.
Nice place but absolutely lousy service and high prices.
135anonymous
Rustic small cabins at a fantastic vantage point along the central Cali coast. Our cabin had an amazing view and we spotted a few whale spouts. The fireplace was warm and toasty. Not fancy but delightful! We would definitely spend a night here again.
This is a love letter to the staff at Gorda Springs Resort. After our car broke down about 7 miles north at Paul’s Slide, a kind construction worker, Noe, drove us and our dog down to Gorda Springs Resort to contact a tow (there is no cell reception in the area). “Patty will take care of you” he said, and that she did, as well as the rest of the staff. Patty let us use the phone to call numerous tow companies, with very little luck. We couldn’t get a tow until the next day so we had to post up for the night. I was visibly upset and nervous about the car trouble and a ruined vacation. Patty put us outside on the deck with little champagne splits and told us to calm down and watch the beautiful sunset, that tomorrow would be a better day. Betty, who was working the restaurant, comforted our dog with bacon. They’d already shut down the kitchen for the night, but offered to make us a hot meal anyway. These kind people went above and beyond to make sure we felt safe and comfortable at their resort and the whole experience felt like a warm hug. The room was clean and the bed was so comfortable -a godsend for these weary travelers. There isn’t a bad view on the property, which is well maintained and beautifully landscaped. I can’t thank these folks enough for saving our lives that day and we will never forget Patty, Betty, and the rest of the wonderful staff at Gorda Springs Resort.
Cheney G
The lousy food and no service!
Valery Pugatch
Good (and expensive) gasoline
MenifeeHelen
This is a very quiet - no TV or reception - resort on the ocean between San Simeon and Big Sur. It has a restaurant and small general store. We stayed in one of the Bungalows which had 2 bedrooms and a kitchenette. All of the cabins have Ocean views and from our cabin we could hear the sea lions talking. There were squirrels and a nest with baby birds on our front porch. It is a very restful and healthy place to stay. The bed was perfect and I had the best nights sleep. The restaurant has a very diverse menu and serves wine and beer. On weekends they have fresh BBQ made out front. There is a gas station also but gas was extremely expensive.
Cathy Courtney
Best shrimp I've had, huge.I love this place, and the town is perfect. I said I could live here forever.
It was a great getaway! The cabins were quaint. Staff was friendly. Accommodations were comfortable. General store and restaurant were convenient. Management was present and welcoming. Will definitely return!
I got what I wanted and more. The Big Sur Coast is as beautiful as it gets, and I was blessed with three sunny but chilly days in November. The Gorda Springs "Resort" is not a resort as you would typically think of one, but the cabins have great views, especially Palm, Little Palm and Cedar North and South. I was blessed to stay in the Palm House and enjoyed two beautiful sunsets and much other time just enjoying the view and the sounds of the seal lions. And while everything on the Central Coast is way overpriced, from Carmel to San Simeon (e.g., a cup of drip coffee for $6), the prices for the rustic cabins and rooms at Gorda can still be a surprise. But what really makes the place so great beyond the views, and despite the high prices, are the incredible staff: from the market/check-in to the restaurant, this family run small business really goes out of its way to make their customers have the best experience possible, from check-in through housekeeping, the restaurant/cafe, and check-out.
Glad this place is here in Gorda for gas and snacks but it's all pretty pricey, but that's to be expected because of their location.This is the gas station and market that had some deli items to purchase to eat outside. The actual restaurant is the Whale watcher Cafe. I prefer the sit down restaurant and food at the Whale Cafe.Both places have restrooms.
The accommodations in the creek house were nice. Room was a bit run down but everything was clean and this place is in great location. I was charged in full when I made the reservation, then a few days before arriving I was charged an additional amount (over $400). When I asked where this charge came from I was told they didn't know and they refused to refund my money. I was told I must dispute the charge with my credit card company. Watch your credit card statement if you stay here!
We stayed in the Redwood house which had a great sitting area and a kitchenette with a large new refrigerator. There was a clear view of the ocean and we could hear the sea lions barking. The cabins are rustic and charming. We were there on an unusually hot day and the staff went out of their way to bring a portable A/C to our room. Everyone was friendly, including the staff at the restaurant.
Very pricy. You can skip this one if you are not in immediate need of food. Go to ragged point.
Best burguer and hot dog of California
(Translated by Google) Fraud.Over $10 tip MANDATORY.They charge 18% more because the table has 5 or more diners.They charge $7 for separate cash at a table.Over $75 for two second rate burgers. They take advantage of the fact that they are alone for many kilometers and do what they want.As a gift they have a Gallon of gasoline for almost $10.Shameful(Original)Estafa.Más de 10$ de propina OBLIGATORIA.Cobran un 18% más porque la mesa tenga 5 o más comensales.Cobran 7$ por cobrar por separado en una mesa.Más de 75$ por dos hamburguesas de segunda. Aprovechan que están solos en muchos kilómetros y hacen lo que quieren.De regalo tienen el Galón de gasolina casi a 10$.Vergonzoso
Nice place but absolutely lousy service and high prices.
Rustic small cabins at a fantastic vantage point along the central Cali coast. Our cabin had an amazing view and we spotted a few whale spouts. The fireplace was warm and toasty. Not fancy but delightful! We would definitely spend a night here again.
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This is a love letter to the staff at Gorda Springs Resort. After our car broke down about 7 miles north at Paul’s Slide, a kind construction worker, Noe, drove us and our dog down to Gorda Springs Resort to contact a tow (there is no cell reception in the area). “Patty will take care of you” he said, and that she did, as well as the rest of the staff. Patty let us use the phone to call numerous tow companies, with very little luck. We couldn’t get a tow until the next day so we had to post up for the night. I was visibly upset and nervous about the car trouble and a ruined vacation. Patty put us outside on the deck with little champagne splits and told us to calm down and watch the beautiful sunset, that tomorrow would be a better day. Betty, who was working the restaurant, comforted our dog with bacon. They’d already shut down the kitchen for the night, but offered to make us a hot meal anyway. These kind people went above and beyond to make sure we felt safe and comfortable at their resort and the whole experience felt like a warm hug. The room was clean and the bed was so comfortable -a godsend for these weary travelers. There isn’t a bad view on the property, which is well maintained and beautifully landscaped. I can’t thank these folks enough for saving our lives that day and we will never forget Patty, Betty, and the rest of the wonderful staff at Gorda Springs Resort.
The lousy food and no service!
Good (and expensive) gasoline
This is a very quiet - no TV or reception - resort on the ocean between San Simeon and Big Sur. It has a restaurant and small general store. We stayed in one of the Bungalows which had 2 bedrooms and a kitchenette. All of the cabins have Ocean views and from our cabin we could hear the sea lions talking. There were squirrels and a nest with baby birds on our front porch. It is a very restful and healthy place to stay. The bed was perfect and I had the best nights sleep. The restaurant has a very diverse menu and serves wine and beer. On weekends they have fresh BBQ made out front. There is a gas station also but gas was extremely expensive.
Best shrimp I've had, huge.I love this place, and the town is perfect. I said I could live here forever.
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