| suites offer separate living areas and minifridges. the classic rooms have marble fireplaces, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus desks, minibars and coffeemakers. there's also a business center and a meeting room. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. 5 miles from monterey bay aquarium and a mile's drive from fisherman's wharf. select rooms and suites add whirlpool tubs, private balconies and/or patios. a 5-minute walk from cannery row, this early 1900s victorian hotel is 0. amenities include free continental breakfast and afternoon wine receptions Norman
Lone Cypress (20 min) Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Pebble Beach Golf Links (16 min) Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Carmel Beach (17 min) White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Monterey Bay Aquarium (7 min) Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Garrapata State Park (22 min) Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Carmel River State Beach (19 min) This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Point Pinos Lighthouse (9 min) Oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Pacific, offering tours of Victorian-era building. Asilomar State Beach (9 min) Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Old Fisherman's Wharf (15 min) Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (15 min) Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Lovers Point Park (6 min) Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Point Lobos (20 min) Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (18 min) Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Del Monte Beach (5 min) Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Dennis The Menace Playground (6 min) Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. |