| other amenities include an outdoor pool and fitness room, as well as a business center and meeting rooms. parking is free. a bistro serves breakfast and dinner. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. most rooms have fireplaces. the casual, warm rooms come with minifridges and coffeemakers, plus flat-screen tvs, free wifi and ipod docks. this modern spanish-style hotel is half a mile from the waterfront, 2 miles from monterey bay aquarium and 3 miles from monterey airport
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (13 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Garrapata State Park (17 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Dennis The Menace Playground (9 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Carmel Beach (13 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Asilomar State Beach (13 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Monterey Bay Aquarium (7 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Old Fisherman's Wharf (12 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Del Monte Beach (11 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Point Lobos (15 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Carmel River State Beach (14 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Lovers Point Park (10 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Pebble Beach Golf Links (12 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (10 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Carmel Beach (12 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Lone Cypress (16 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. | 
