| relaxed rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. less than a mile from scenic highway 1, this warm b&b built in 1929 is a mile from both carmel beach and the mission san carlos borromeo del rio carmelo, a church dating from 1771. parking is free. upgraded rooms add fireplaces or ocean views, while family rooms include pull-out beds. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. continental breakfast is served in a quaint garden courtyard, or in a dining area that has a fireplace. the 2-bedroom suites have living areas. pets are welcome for a fee
Norman
Del Monte Beach (12 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Garrapata State Park (15 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. 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. Carmel Beach (16 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Pebble Beach Golf Links (10 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Carmel Beach (16 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (11 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Lone Cypress (14 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Old Fisherman's Wharf (12 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (10 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Carmel River State Beach (9 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Monterey Bay Aquarium (15 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Asilomar State Beach (14 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. | 
