check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. homey, individually decorated rooms have wi-fi and tvs, plus bay views and/or living areas. it's 4 miles from highway 1. in a victorian building dating from 1904, this quaint inn with views of monterey bay is an 11-minute walk from swimming and surfing at lovers point park, and a mile from the monterey bay aquarium. common areas include a porch, a cozy tv lounge and a dining room. parking is available. a 4-bedroom suite adds a kitchenette. some quarters feature fireplaces, sofabeds and/or balconies Norman
Del Monte Beach (8 min) Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Pebble Beach Golf Links (12 min) Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (14 min) Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Carmel River State Beach (18 min) This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Point Pinos Lighthouse (5 min) Oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Pacific, offering tours of Victorian-era building. Lone Cypress (16 min) Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Point Lobos (19 min) Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Monterey Bay Aquarium (4 min) Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Asilomar State Beach (5 min) Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Dennis The Menace Playground (9 min) Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Carmel Beach (16 min) Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Lovers Point Park (11 min) Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Carmel Beach (15 min) White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (17 min) Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Old Fisherman's Wharf (8 min) Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. |