| pets are welcome. there is outdoor seating overlooking a courtyard garden with a lawned area. . themed around american icons, the 7 individually decorated stylish rooms feature flat-screen tvs, and most have wood-paneled cathedral ceilings. some also come with fireplaces and/or sitting areas. a 10-minute walk from carmel beach, this genteel inn dating from 1926 is also 4 miles from poppy hills golf course and 6 miles from the monterey bay aquarium. breakfast is delivered to the room daily. there's no air-conditioning
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Carmel Beach (13 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Point Lobos (13 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (11 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Monterey Bay Aquarium (16 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Lone Cypress (12 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Asilomar State Beach (15 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Pebble Beach Golf Links (8 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Garrapata State Park (16 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Dennis The Menace Playground (11 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Del Monte Beach (13 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Carmel River State Beach (8 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Lovers Point Park (17 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Old Fisherman's Wharf (13 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (6 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Carmel Beach (10 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. | 
