| a breakfast buffet is served in a dining room with a fireplace. in a low-rise building with lush, flowering gardens, this relaxed b&b is a 5-minute walk from georis winery and a 9-minute walk from the bernardus winery. freebies include parking and an evening wine-and-cheese hour. studios add kitchenettes, while suites include separate living areas. . there's a heated, seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub. it's also 13 miles from the beaches of carmel-by-the-sea. the casual, country-style rooms have patios or decks, along with coffeemakers, tvs and free wi-fi. in-room spa treatments are also available (fee)
Norman
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (16 min)
Paved, 2.2-mile road-racing track used for auto & motorcycle racing, plus special events. Monterey State Beach (25 min)
Miles of scenic coastline offer beachgoers recreational activities ranging from surfing to fishing. Old Fisherman's Wharf (26 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Bixby Creek Bridge (35 min)
Iconic concrete canyon crossing on Highway 1 & standing 280 feet above Big Sur, open since 1932. Del Monte Beach (26 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Fort Ord National Monument (35 min)
Home to 35 species of rare flora & fauna, this undeveloped wildland offers over 80 miles of trails. Garrapata State Park (26 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (18 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Carmel Beach (22 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Carmel Beach (23 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Carmel River State Beach (23 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Dennis The Menace Playground (24 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (22 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Garland Ranch Regional Park (4 min)
Rustic, dog-friendly park offering extensive hiking trails through woodlands, canyons & chaparral. Point Lobos (24 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. | 
