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Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

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Yes, the Cavalier Oceanfront Resort is a Best Western, but the king ocean-view rooms have wood-burning fireplaces and private patios, and are priced from $139 a night.

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From Travel + Leisure , MAR 2004

It's no Hearst Castle—that's three miles to the north—but for a Best Western, the 12-acre Cavalier Oceanfront Resort can't be beat. This Big Sur property was carved out of a 1960's motel set above the roaring Pacific. Most of the accommodations are done up in Mission-meets-lodge style, with wood-burning fireplaces and sturdy furniture. The year-round temperature here averages 60 degrees, so the beach and tide pools are mostly for walks, whale- and elephant seal-watching, and sunset bonfires....MORE>>

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Last updated March 2004