other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub, plus computers in the lobby. warm rooms come with free wi-fi and 40-inch flat-screen tvs, along with minifridges and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking and hot breakfast are complimentary. 2 miles from fisherman's wharf and 2 miles from the monterey bay aquarium. some rooms add fireplaces, balconies and/or ocean views. this relaxed hotel is 1 Norman
Lovers Point Park (12 min) Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (13 min) Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Carmel Beach (12 min) White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Del Monte Beach (13 min) Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Point Lobos (15 min) Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (10 min) Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Asilomar State Beach (13 min) Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Carmel River State Beach (15 min) This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Dennis The Menace Playground (10 min) Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Monterey Bay Aquarium (8 min) Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Lone Cypress (16 min) Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Old Fisherman's Wharf (13 min) Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Pebble Beach Golf Links (12 min) Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Carmel Beach (13 min) Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Garrapata State Park (17 min) Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. |