With the new Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge predicted to open in mid- to late September, one Big Sur resort south of the damaged Highway 1 structure has set Oct. 1 as the debut of its own transformation.

Alila Ventana Big Sur's 54 guest rooms now feature locally crafted furnishings, a nature-inspired color palette, spa-like bathrooms, and private terraces. The hotel has teamed up with Sony to offer a ...