| this bright downtown hotel is 2. free perks include parking and a continental breakfast basket delivered to the room daily. the main inn offers craftsman-style rooms with flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi; suites add jacuzzi tubs. 8 miles from pebble beach and 5 miles from the monterey bay aquarium. amenities include an outdoor patio with a fireplace and hot tub, plus laundry facilities. the annex offers simple rooms with balconies, while the cozy lodge nearby offers suites with kitchens. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
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Carmel River State Beach (9 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Asilomar State Beach (13 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Dennis The Menace Playground (9 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Monterey Bay Aquarium (14 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Lone Cypress (14 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Carmel Beach (7 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Garrapata State Park (15 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Pebble Beach Golf Links (10 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Old Fisherman's Wharf (11 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Point Lobos (12 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Del Monte Beach (11 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (5 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (10 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Lovers Point Park (15 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Carmel Beach (16 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. | 
