We planned a trip to Cayucos for 2 nights to celebrate my wife's birthday. Driving from San Jose the weather was like a hurricane, so when we finally arrived at the Inn, we were really ready to relax. Our room, the Paradiso, was beautiful (perfect bed) and had 2 fireplaces - it also had a huge Jacuzzi tub. The "Happy Hour" in the dining room was great, especially the wine that was served. The restaurant "Hoppe's" was recommended and even though the waiter was bordering on rude, the food more than made up for it . When we returned, we found fresh baked cookies in our room - perfect ending to the evening. Lisa served us a delicious breakfast the next morning and we spent the time reading the paper and talking to her about vacations we'd both been on recently. We took off to go wine tasting and had a blast (don't miss Opolo Winery - it is now our favorite). All in all, a wonderful experience - we will definitely return to the Inn.

We found this place completely by accident. Decided to just drive up the coast on a holiday weekend [Veteran's Day] without making reservations. As expected, many places had no vacancies. As it started getting dark, we noticed a turnoff for Cayucos and we went for it. Found this place thru the AAA book, called and got lucky. All the previous reviews echo our feelings about the place. It's excellent. We stayed in the Paradiso room but i imagine all the rooms are equally spacious, well-appointed, wonderful. Add to that the delicous breakfast, the wine and cheese in the early evening, the large DVD library... all included in the nightly rate make this a very reasonably priced place to stay. Cayucos is a great spot from which to explore the Central California/Big Sur Coastline, if you're coming from LA or SoCal. We planned on staying 1 night but ended up staying 2.

While the town seems to be a typical California beach town, circa 1960's (Which we like!) , the Sunset Inn is indeed atypical of the area.
Lisa, the owner and the staff would be enough to warrent a stay here, but the facility itself is also top notch.
Each room expresses a "personality" (again Lisa) which seems to enhance your stay. From feeling as if you were in a French country house to a sophisticated NY penthouse (with many steps between); All rooms seem to have the little touches which you usually notice only because they are missing ... plush towels, silky sheets and big comfortable beds, as well as the oversized showers and in room jacuzzi tubs.
Brazillian hardwood floors, pleasing color schemes and comfortable chairs and dining area, as well as the often forgotten cd player, make this an excellent place to begin or finish your day...A day which begins with an excellent breakfast, conversation and local wines later in the early evening and cookies and milk at bed time.
This is a place you visit again and again !

I wish I could rate the Cayucos Sunset Inn a 10! I do not have enough adjectives in my vocabulary to aptly describe how amazing this Bed & breakfast is. We stayed in the Bali Suite, whch is spectacular by all accounts. The attention to detail afforded by the owners cannot go unmissed. From the 800 thread count sheets, to the cookies and milk every evening, not to mention the wonderful food and staff- I have never been treated so well anywhere (and I travel a great deal).
Lisa is a spectacular host as well as her able staff! If you need anything, whether it is a recommendation for a restaurant (Try Hoppes) or info on horseback riding or just to chat they are tremendously warm and helpful.
If you are travelling to the Carmel area, skip the expensive B&B's there, drive an extra hour and go to the Cayucos Sunset Inn- you will not be disappointed!!!!!!!