| amenities include a casual eatery, a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna, as well as meeting facilities. off highway 101, this casual motel is 2 miles from both the national steinbeck center and bankers casino, and 3 miles from the cesar chavez community park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the straightforward rooms are equipped with cable tv, free wifi, coffeemakers and minifridges
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Fremont Peak State Park (44 min)
Scenic, mountainous park with craggy peaks & views of Monterey Bay, hiking, camping & picnicking. Mission San Juan Bautista (21 min)
Iconic circa-1797 Spanish mission with mass, a gift shop & manicured grounds with valley views. Tatum's Garden (5 min)
Garden and park Marina State Beach (20 min)
Relaxing, family-friendly destination offers a public beach & park good for all-ages entertainment. Fort Ord Dunes State Park (24 min)
A trail leads to the beach in this park with a bluff-top platform offering views of Monterey Bay. Fremont Peak (49 min)
Mountain within a state park offering views of surrounding valleys, peaks & Monterey Bay. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (23 min)
Paved, 2.2-mile road-racing track used for auto & motorcycle racing, plus special events. Blue Ocean Whale Watching on the Monterey Bay (20 min)
Whale watching, dolphin, humpback whale, blue whale, and killer whale Fort Ord National Monument (42 min)
Home to 35 species of rare flora & fauna, this undeveloped wildland offers over 80 miles of trails. Salinas River State Beach (20 min)
Popular destination for bird-watching, fishing & horseback riding, with a dune trail & picnic area. Monterey State Beach (24 min)
Miles of scenic coastline offer beachgoers recreational activities ranging from surfing to fishing. Juan Bautista De Anza Historic Trailhead (23 min)
Start of a walk running through Arizona & California, following the route of 18th-century settlers. Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (17 min)
Tidal salt marsh that is home to birds, otters, seals & many other animals, with boardwalk trails. National Steinbeck Center (6 min)
Dedicated to John Steinbeck, this museum offers interactive exhibits for all ages & a gift shop. Elkhorn Slough (22 min)
Tidal estuary sheltering otters, seals & migratory birds, with kayaking & boat tours. | 
