| an italian restaurant/bakery offers outdoor dining with ocean views. featuring ocean, forest or courtyard views, the quaint and vividly decorated rooms feature period-style furnishings, pillow-top mattresses, tvs and free wi-fi. complimentary amenities include parking and a weekday breakfast buffet. a mile from state route 1, this refined hotel built in 1889 is set amid the quaint shops and galleries in downtown carmel, and a half-mile from the nearest white-sand beach. some rooms have marble bathrooms and whirlpool tubs; 1-bedroom penthouse suites offer a shared patio area. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 1:00 pm
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Carmel Beach (9 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Old Fisherman's Wharf (13 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Asilomar State Beach (15 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (5 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Lovers Point Park (17 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Carmel River State Beach (8 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Lone Cypress (12 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Monterey Bay Aquarium (16 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Point Lobos (12 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Del Monte Beach (13 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Pebble Beach Golf Links (8 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Carmel Beach (11 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (10 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Garrapata State Park (15 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Dennis The Menace Playground (11 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. | 
