Billabong Big Wave Excursion, Activity Package
Explore mind, body and soul with a one-night adventure to Ventana Inn & Spa. Celebrate the best of California’s coast with a surfing experience you’ll never forget. It starts with one-on-one instruction from a Billabong certified instructor. Where it ends is up to you. It’s guaranteed to be both relaxing and challenging at the same time. Afterward refresh with relaxing massage and of course, we suggest reflecting on the days adventures with a signature cocktail overlooking Big Sur.

Package includes:

• Deluxe Room Accommodations for Two Adults
• Four-Hour Guided Surf Lessons for Two Adults
• Two 50-minute signature spa treatments at The Spa at Ventana, named a "Top 10 U.S. Luxury Spa" by SpaFinder magazine
• One 30% OFF BroformCard to Billabong’s Online Store
• Daily newspaper, Evening Wine Hour, Daily Yoga and access to the Japanese Hot Baths.

*Surfing and Stand up lessons are dependent on the conditions of the surf. We will make every effort to find the perfect conditions for you during your stay, but the ocean is the ocean and can be unpredictable. Spots could include Andrew Molera, Garrapata, Sand Dollar, Kirk Creek, and several others depending on conditions the instructor will guide you depending on the swell direction and wind to find the best location for the lesson.

Photo Safari, Activity Package
With its seascapes and vistas, few locations are better suited for nature photography than Big Sur.  Experience this visual beauty through the camera with local fine art photographer and instructor David J. Gubernick, as he guides you on a photo shoot of Big Sur. You’ll shoot during the magic hours before sunset and then review your images upon returning to Ventana. While you relax over dinner, David will produce your best into a large-format, archival print commemorating your trip. All necessary camera gear will be provided.

Package includes:

• Two Nights Deluxe Room Accommodations for Two Adults
• Two-hour Photography Session and Safari Tour
• One 16” x 24” Archival Print
• Dinner for Two - $150 Dining Credit at The Restaurant at Ventana
• Two 50-minute Signature Spa Treatments at The Spa at Ventana
• Daily newspaper, Evening Wine Hour, Daily Yoga and access to the Japanese hot baths.

*Offer valid January 1, 2012 - December 30, 2013. Four (4) days advance purchase required. Rates subject to space availability and minimum night stay requirements. Taxes, Resort Fee and gratuities not included

Wilderness, Activity Package
Explore the Big Sur backcountry and coastline with local guide/naturalist/forager Stephen Copeland, who will lead you on a private hike - or drive - to the area’s most dramatic, hidden sites. This is a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of Big Sur up close. Grey Whales, seals, secret waterfalls, ancient redwoods, and Monarch Butterflies are just a few highlights. After the coastal air and exercise, your dining credit at The Restaurant at Ventana may leave an equal impression. Hikes and walks are available for all abilities.

Package Includes:

• Two Nights Deluxe Room Accommodations for Two Adults
• Private Guided Hike with Picnic Lunch
• $100 Food and Beverage Credit at The Restaurant at Ventana
• Daily newspaper, Evening Wine Hour, Daily Yoga and access to the Japanese Hot Baths.

*Offer valid January 1, 2012 – December 30, 2013. Three (3) days advance purchase required. Rates subject to space availability and minimum night stay requirements. Taxes, Resort Fee and gratuities not included.