| there's also a playground and a bbq area, plus guest laundry facilities. freebies include parking and continental breakfast. s. navy personnel, this low-key hotel is 2 miles from the shops and restaurants on fisherman's wharf, and 3 miles from both monterey regional airport and monterey bay aquarium. pets are welcome in some rooms. the relaxed rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus dvd players and kitchenettes; some offer sofabeds. catering to u. family suites offer living and dining areas. check-out time: 12:00 pm
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Del Monte Beach (7 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Carmel River State Beach (15 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Pebble Beach Golf Links (13 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Monterey Bay Aquarium (11 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Carmel Beach (13 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Dennis The Menace Playground (5 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Point Lobos (16 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Carmel Beach (12 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Lovers Point Park (14 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (11 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Lone Cypress (17 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Garrapata State Park (18 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Old Fisherman's Wharf (9 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (14 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Asilomar State Beach (14 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. | 
