| the 4-bedroom cottages add kitchens, living and dining areas, and terraces with fire pits. set along a fairway on pebble beach golf links, this upscale hotel is a mile from ocean views at the iconic lone cypress lookout point, and 4 miles from the ca-1 highway. . polished rooms include free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and fireplaces, plus sitting areas; some feature ocean and/or fairway views
Norman
Point Lobos (19 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Lovers Point Park (15 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Dennis The Menace Playground (14 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Del Monte Beach (16 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Asilomar State Beach (12 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Monterey Bay Aquarium (15 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Pebble Beach Golf Links (1 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Carmel Beach (8 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (17 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Carmel River State Beach (13 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (12 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Carmel Beach (9 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Lone Cypress (4 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Old Fisherman's Wharf (16 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Garrapata State Park (21 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. | 
