homey, individually decorated rooms have en suite bathrooms and minifridges, plus flat-screen tvs, free wifi and dvd players. cottage suites add full kitchens. set near the shops and restaurants of carmel, this homey bed-and-breakfast made up of a complex of buildings is half a mile from carmel beach, 6 miles from monterey bay aquarium and 4 miles from fisherman's wharf. continental breakfast is free in rooms only. there's also a courtyard garden. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. most rooms have fireplaces Norman
Garrapata State Park (15 min) Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (5 min) Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Pebble Beach Golf Links (9 min) Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Point Pinos Lighthouse (17 min) Oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Pacific, offering tours of Victorian-era building. Old Fisherman's Wharf (12 min) Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Dennis The Menace Playground (10 min) Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Lovers Point Park (16 min) Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Point Lobos (13 min) Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (11 min) Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Asilomar State Beach (14 min) Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Carmel River State Beach (9 min) This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (19 min) Paved, 2.2-mile road-racing track used for auto & motorcycle racing, plus special events. Del Monte Beach (12 min) Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Carmel Beach (15 min) White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Carmel Beach (17 min) Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. |