| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a 5-minute walk from monterey peninsula airport, this casual airport hotel is 4 miles from old fisherman's wharf and 5 miles from monterey bay aquarium. suites add fireplaces and sitting areas. bright, simple rooms have free wi-fi, balconies, flat-screen tvs and desks, as well as minifridges and microwaves. amenities include complimentary hot breakfast and a business center
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Asilomar State Beach (16 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (13 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Lovers Point Park (17 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Monterey Bay Aquarium (13 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Monterey State Beach (7 min)
Miles of scenic coastline offer beachgoers recreational activities ranging from surfing to fishing. Garrapata State Park (20 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (16 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Pebble Beach Golf Links (15 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Carmel Beach (15 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Point Lobos (18 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (12 min)
Paved, 2.2-mile road-racing track used for auto & motorcycle racing, plus special events. Old Fisherman's Wharf (11 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Del Monte Beach (9 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Dennis The Menace Playground (7 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Carmel River State Beach (18 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. | 
