| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the 2 cottages add vaulted ceilings. some have fireplaces, patios and/or whirlpool tubs. freebies include continental breakfast, afternoon wine and cheese, and parking. featuring traditional wood furnishings, the 9 homey rooms and suites with marble bathrooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus coffeemakers and minifridges. there's also a lush garden with a fire pit and gazebos. a 6-minute walk from carmel beach, this quaint guesthouse dating from 1912 is 4 miles from point lobos state natural reserve and 7 miles from the monterey bay aquarium
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Asilomar State Beach (16 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Lone Cypress (12 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Carmel River State Beach (7 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Carmel Beach (7 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Lovers Point Park (18 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (11 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Garrapata State Park (15 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Old Fisherman's Wharf (14 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Dennis The Menace Playground (12 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Monterey Bay Aquarium (17 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Pebble Beach Golf Links (8 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (5 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Carmel Beach (9 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Point Lobos (13 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Del Monte Beach (14 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. | 
