| in-room massages are available for a fee. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. surrounded by marshland on the old salinas river tidal creek, this whimsical b&b in a victorian home is 4 minutes on foot from whale-watching tours at moss landing harbor and 6 minutes' walk from the beach. there's a cozy lounge, and a river-view deck on a restored fishing boat. hot breakfast is served in a homey dining room. the 10 bright, nautical-themed rooms in the main house and an adjacent converted boathouse feature free wi-fi, flat-screens, and tea and coffeemakers, plus private bathrooms. most have fireplaces, and some add 2-person soaking tubs with river views. parking is complimentary
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Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge (9 min) Salinas River State Beach (5 min)
Popular destination for bird-watching, fishing & horseback riding, with a dune trail & picnic area. Sanctuary Cruises (5 min)
Whale watching, humpback whale, and cetaceans Sea Goddess Whale Watching (5 min)
Whale watching, dolphin, humpback whale, sea otter, and killer whale Moss Landing State Beach (5 min)
Beach, sea otter, and otters Marina State Beach (9 min)
Relaxing, family-friendly destination offers a public beach & park good for all-ages entertainment. National Steinbeck Center (18 min)
Dedicated to John Steinbeck, this museum offers interactive exhibits for all ages & a gift shop. Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (10 min)
Tidal salt marsh that is home to birds, otters, seals & many other animals, with boardwalk trails. Fort Ord Dunes State Park (18 min)
A trail leads to the beach in this park with a bluff-top platform offering views of Monterey Bay. Zmudowski State Beach (14 min)
Beach and park Elkhorn Slough (14 min)
Tidal estuary sheltering otters, seals & migratory birds, with kayaking & boat tours. Moss Landing State Wildlife Area (4 min)
A beachfront conservation area, with a salt pond, salt marshes & trails for walking. Sunset State Beach (21 min)
Beach surrounded by steep sand dunes offering picnic areas & campsites, plus bay & mountain views. Blue Ocean Whale Watching on the Monterey Bay (5 min)
Whale watching, dolphin, humpback whale, blue whale, and killer whale Manresa Main State Beach (20 min)
Sandy stretch with unpredictable weather that's popular for surf fishing, surfing & sunsets. | 
