| accessed by exterior corridors, the relaxed rooms feature flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. some offer ocean views and private balconies, and a suite adds a sitting area, a fireplace and a whirlpool tub. set beside lover's point park, this unfussy oceanfront hotel is 1 mile from monterey bay aquarium and 2 miles from shops and dining at historic cannery row. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. continental breakfast and parking are free. a 2-story house includes 3 bedrooms and a full kitchen
Norman
Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (17 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Asilomar State Beach (7 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Monterey Bay Aquarium (5 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Del Monte Beach (10 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Point Pinos Lighthouse (6 min)
Oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Pacific, offering tours of Victorian-era building. Lone Cypress (19 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Dennis The Menace Playground (11 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Lovers Point Park (3 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Carmel Beach (19 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Old Fisherman's Wharf (10 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Carmel River State Beach (22 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Pebble Beach Golf Links (15 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Carmel Beach (18 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (20 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Point Lobos (22 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. | 
