| low-key rooms have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks, plus bathrooms with heated floors. set on a tree-lined street near art galleries and shops, this elegant, french chateauinspired inn dating from 1929 is a 7-minute walk from carmel beach and a mile from cabrillo highway. check-in time: 3:30 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. cooking classes can be arranged for a fee. in-room spa treatments and room service are offered. hot breakfast is complimentary. there's a refined acclaimed restaurant with a wine cellar
Norman
Lone Cypress (13 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Monterey Bay Aquarium (17 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Carmel River State Beach (6 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Del Monte Beach (14 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Asilomar State Beach (16 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (9 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (11 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Carmel Beach (7 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Dennis The Menace Playground (12 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Garrapata State Park (15 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Point Lobos (13 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Pebble Beach Golf Links (9 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Lovers Point Park (18 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Old Fisherman's Wharf (14 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Carmel Beach (9 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. | 
