| the 2-bedroom family rooms can accommodate up to 4 people and add a seating area. casual rooms come with free wifi. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. across the street from the ocean, this relaxed motel on the monterey peninsula is a minute's walk from lovers point park and the monterey bay coastal trail, and 2 miles from cannery row and the monterey bay aquarium. freebies include morning coffee and parking. some have full or partial ocean views, while others overlook a patio Norman
Point Lobos (23 min) Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Carmel River State Beach (23 min) This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Lone Cypress (20 min) Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Point Pinos Lighthouse (5 min) Oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Pacific, offering tours of Victorian-era building. Dennis The Menace Playground (12 min) Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (18 min) Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (21 min) Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Old Fisherman's Wharf (11 min) Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Pebble Beach Golf Links (16 min) Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Garrapata State Park (25 min) Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Monterey Bay Aquarium (6 min) Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Lovers Point Park (1 min) Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Del Monte Beach (11 min) Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Asilomar State Beach (8 min) Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Carmel Beach (19 min) White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. |