| it's a 10-minute walk from monterey bay aquarium. all have flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, while most have private bathrooms, some with whirlpool tubs. the refined, individually decorated rooms have sitting areas, canopy beds, fireplaces, and partial or full bay views. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set above monterey bay, this elegant b&b is housed in an 1888 queen anne-style home. a breakfast buffet is served in the informal dining room. complimentary wine, hors doeuvres and freshly baked cookies are offered daily. loaner bikes are also available
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Point Pinos Lighthouse (7 min)
Oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Pacific, offering tours of Victorian-era building. Carmel River State Beach (22 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Carmel Beach (18 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Pebble Beach Golf Links (16 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Point Lobos (22 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Del Monte Beach (8 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Dennis The Menace Playground (8 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Lone Cypress (20 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (17 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Lovers Point Park (13 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Monterey Bay Aquarium (10 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (20 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Garrapata State Park (24 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Asilomar State Beach (8 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Old Fisherman's Wharf (7 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. | 
