| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 6 miles from san carlos cathedral. 4 miles from the carmel river state beach and 4. there's also a seasonal outdoor pool, a business center and a laundry service, as well as a lobby with a fireplace. understated, simple rooms feature free wi-fi, minifridges and 40-inch flat-screen tvs. hot breakfast and parking are free. some add sofas, fireplaces, and/or balconies with ocean views. 8 miles from pebble beach golf links, 3. this unassuming, no-nonsense hotel is 2
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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. Fort Ord National Monument (39 min)
Home to 35 species of rare flora & fauna, this undeveloped wildland offers over 80 miles of trails. Monterey Bay Aquarium (15 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. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (10 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Cypress Point Club (15 min)
Revered, members-only golf course set among forest & coastal dunes, with views over Monterey Bay. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (20 min)
Paved, 2.2-mile road-racing track used for auto & motorcycle racing, plus special events. Monastery Beach (8 min)
Sandy beach popular with dog-walkers & starting point for bayside trails into the nearby wetlands. Lone Cypress (15 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Pebble Beach Golf Links (11 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Jacks Peak Park (18 min)
Hiking & horseback trails wind 8+ miles through a Monterey pine forest to a peak with vista views. Monterey State Beach (11 min)
Miles of scenic coastline offer beachgoers recreational activities ranging from surfing to fishing. Old Fisherman's Wharf (12 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Point Lobos (12 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History (14 min)
Nature museum offering exhibits on birds, insects, plants & other wildlife, plus free admission. | 
