| continental breakfast includes quiches and french pastries and is served in the kitchen or on the flower-filled patios. the plush rooms and 1- and 2-bedroom suites have free wi-fi, fireplaces and flat-screen tvs with dvd players. a 6-minute walk from galleries, shops and restaurants, this upscale country-style b&b is 3 miles from carmel beach and 5 miles from the coastline's 17-mile drive. they also have soaking, claw-foot or whirlpool tubs. beverages and afternoon snacks are available throughout the day and in-room spa treatments are offered for a fee. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Norman
Dennis The Menace Playground (10 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Asilomar State Beach (15 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (6 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Pebble Beach Golf Links (8 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Lovers Point Park (17 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Point Lobos (14 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Old Fisherman's Wharf (13 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Lone Cypress (13 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Monterey Bay Aquarium (16 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Carmel River State Beach (9 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Garrapata State Park (16 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Del Monte Beach (12 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Carmel Beach (18 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Carmel Beach (16 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (12 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. | 
