Norman
Point Lobos (21 min) Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Pebble Beach Golf Links (14 min) Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Dennis The Menace Playground (10 min) Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Old Fisherman's Wharf (9 min) Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Point Pinos Lighthouse (4 min) Oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Pacific, offering tours of Victorian-era building. Asilomar State Beach (6 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. Lone Cypress (18 min) Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Carmel Beach (18 min) Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Lovers Point Park (6 min) Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Monterey Bay Aquarium (4 min) Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (16 min) Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Carmel Beach (17 min) White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Del Monte Beach (9 min) Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (19 min) Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. |