| parking is free. theres an on-site restaurant/bar with garden views that serves breakfast and dinner, and features live music on weekends. some add extra living areas and balconies. other amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness room. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. room service is available. located off the pacific coast highway and abutting the barnyard shopping village, this casual hotel is 2. the straightforward rooms have free wi-fi, ipod docks, flat-screen tvs and workspaces, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. 4 miles from carmel by the sea
Norman
Garrapata State Park (10 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (6 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Carmel Beach (9 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (10 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Carmel River State Beach (8 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Monterey Bay Aquarium (16 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Asilomar State Beach (15 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Pebble Beach Golf Links (14 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Lone Cypress (18 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Bixby Creek Bridge (20 min)
Iconic concrete canyon crossing on Highway 1 & standing 280 feet above Big Sur, open since 1932. Carmel Beach (8 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Lovers Point Park (17 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Dennis The Menace Playground (11 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Point Lobos (8 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. | 
