Find your own piece of Big Sur
The Glass House Gallery
Ventana’s Glass House Gallery features exquisite work from local artists and artisans. Take a peek inside and experience for yourself the unique collection of painting, sculpture, jewelry, hand blown glass, stone and wood work, ceramics, basketry and photography that we’ve carefully selected from artists’ studios in Big Sur and all around Monterey County. You can also visit the gallery for sustainably-created Ventana logo wear made of luxuriously soft organic cotton, recycled polyester or bamboo.
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Directions: The Glass House Gallery is located next to The Sur House.
Info: 831.667.4298, www.ventanabigsur.com
The Hawthorne Gallery
This gallery represents the work of local artists Gregory Hawthorne, Barbara Spring, Albert Paley, Frederick Gregory and other renowned artists, with one-of-a-kind contemporary paintings, sculpture, blown glass, ceramics and jewelry.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Directions: From Ventana, drive south on Highway 1 for 0.7 miles. The gallery is on the east side of the highway across from Nepenthe.
Info: 831.667.3200; www.hawthornegallery.com
The Phoenix Shop at Nepenthe Big Sur
In the same way that Nepenthe has served as a social gathering place for the Big Sur community, the Phoenix is Big Sur’s largest gift shop and a favorite stop among tourists seeking meaningful mementos of their trip. The shop’s book section is well-stocked with famous and lesser-known titles by local authors and literary legends. The jewelry, clothing, musical instruments, toys and body-care products represent the finest in regional artisanship.
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Directions: From Ventana, drive south on Highway 1 for 1 mile. Nepenthe is on the west side of the highway; the shop is located on the lower level beneath Café Keva.
Info: 831.667.2347; www.nepenthebigsur.com
Heartbeat Gift Gallery
This family-owned gallery in the heart of Big Sur features an eclectic variety of exotic jewelry, unique clothing and fun collectibles from Big Sur and around the world.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Directions: From Ventana, drive north on Highway 1 for 3 miles. The gallery is located in the Big Sur River Inn complex on the west side of the highway.
Info: 831.667.2557; heartbeatbigsur.com