| off-street parking is complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. in a casual, low-rise building, this unpretentious hotel is a mile from municipal beach, as well as the restaurants and whale-watching tours of fisherman's wharf. conservative rooms with contemporary furnishings also include complimentary wi-fi, coffeemakers and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves and minifridges. upgraded options add city views
Norman
Carmel River State Beach (14 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Asilomar State Beach (12 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Old Fisherman's Wharf (13 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Monterey Bay Aquarium (8 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Dennis The Menace Playground (13 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Carmel Beach (11 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Lovers Point Park (11 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Garrapata State Park (16 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Del Monte Beach (13 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (12 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (9 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Lone Cypress (15 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Carmel Beach (12 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Pebble Beach Golf Links (11 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Point Lobos (14 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. | 
