| free perks include breakfast and parking. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the understated rooms feature 40-inch flat-screen hdtvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and free wi-fi. some units also offer gas-burning fireplaces. there's also an outdoor pool and a hot tub. 5 miles from asilomar state beach. next door to the monarch butterfly sanctuary, this bright motel on the monterey peninsula is a half mile from the point pinos lighthouse and 1
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Pebble Beach Golf Links (14 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Carmel Beach (19 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Monterey Bay Aquarium (7 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Lovers Point Park (11 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Del Monte Beach (12 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (17 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Carmel River State Beach (22 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Dennis The Menace Playground (13 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Carmel Beach (18 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Old Fisherman's Wharf (11 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Point Lobos (22 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Point Pinos Lighthouse (5 min)
Oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Pacific, offering tours of Victorian-era building. Asilomar State Beach (5 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Lone Cypress (18 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (20 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. | 
