| in-room massage treatments are available (fee). some offer separate sitting areas, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs and water views. set in gardens overlooking monterey bay, this cozy, craftsman-style b&b is a 13-minute walk from the monterey bay aquarium on cannery row and 1. 2 miles from fisherman's wharf. free parking is provided. victorian-themed rooms have period finishings, plush bed linens and free wi-fi. hot breakfast is served in the dining room, there's afternoon tea and cookies, and evening wine and hors d'oeuvres are offered on the enclosed sun porch. most have en suite bathrooms, and some have bathing facilities in the sleeping space. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
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Asilomar State Beach (8 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Lovers Point Park (6 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (15 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Point Lobos (20 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Dennis The Menace Playground (6 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Del Monte Beach (5 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Monterey Bay Aquarium (8 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Garrapata State Park (22 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Carmel Beach (15 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (18 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Old Fisherman's Wharf (4 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Pebble Beach Golf Links (15 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Lone Cypress (18 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Point Pinos Lighthouse (9 min)
Oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Pacific, offering tours of Victorian-era building. Carmel River State Beach (19 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. | 
