| 9 miles from carmel. it's around 10 minutes walk from monterey bay aquarium and cannery row, and 5. public areas include a game room with an 1880s pool table, a garden courtyard with a fountain, a library with a fireplace and bay-view sitting rooms. overlooking monterey bay, this victorian bed-and-breakfast dating from 1899 retains many of its period features. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. in addition to parking and breakfast, evening wine and appetizers are included. a 2-bedroom family suite is available. the individually decorated rooms have free wi-fi and antique furnishings and fittings, ranging from clawfoot tubs to mahogany wood-burning fireplaces
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Carmel Beach (18 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (17 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (20 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Lone Cypress (19 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Pebble Beach Golf Links (16 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Old Fisherman's Wharf (7 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Point Pinos Lighthouse (7 min)
Oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Pacific, offering tours of Victorian-era building. Point Lobos (22 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Lovers Point Park (14 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Asilomar State Beach (8 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Carmel River State Beach (21 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Garrapata State Park (24 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Dennis The Menace Playground (8 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Del Monte Beach (7 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Monterey Bay Aquarium (9 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. | 
