| upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs, full kitchens and fireplaces. complimentary perks include continental breakfast, off-street parking and cookies there's also a terrace with seating and a fireplace. close to shops and restaurants, this quaint motor inn is 11 minutes' walk from carmel beach and 6 miles from the monterey bay aquarium. homey rooms and suites have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
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Asilomar State Beach (14 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Point Lobos (13 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Carmel River State Beach (9 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (11 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Garrapata State Park (16 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Lone Cypress (14 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Del Monte Beach (12 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Pebble Beach Golf Links (10 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Monterey Bay Aquarium (16 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Carmel Beach (14 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Dennis The Menace Playground (10 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Old Fisherman's Wharf (12 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Carmel Beach (17 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (11 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Lovers Point Park (16 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. | 
