| the straightforward rooms have private balconies with coastal views, plus tvs, dvd players and free wi-fi. some rooms feature fireplaces. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is complimentary. a block from the shops, galleries and restaurants of cannery row, this casual hotel is 13 minutes' walk from monterey bay aquarium, and a 12-minute walk from fisherman's wharf
Norman
Carmel River State Beach (19 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Monterey State Beach (12 min)
Miles of scenic coastline offer beachgoers recreational activities ranging from surfing to fishing. Lovers Point Park (7 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Pebble Beach Golf Links (17 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Dennis The Menace Playground (6 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Old Fisherman's Wharf (11 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Garrapata State Park (22 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Asilomar State Beach (10 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Point Lobos (20 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Lone Cypress (21 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Del Monte Beach (14 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Monterey Bay Aquarium (7 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (18 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Carmel Beach (16 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (15 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. | 
