room service is offered. breakfast is served in a relaxed restaurant. streamlined rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minifridges and coffeemakers; some add sofabeds. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. in an area filled with dining options, this casual hotel is 2 miles from both san carlos beach park on monterey bay, and boutique shopping along cannery row. other amenities include a bar, a gym and a hot tub, plus a heated seasonal outdoor pool. it's a mile from the ca-68 highway. parking is complimentary. there's also meeting and event space Norman
Garrapata State Park (17 min) Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Pebble Beach Golf Links (11 min) Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Lone Cypress (15 min) Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Dennis The Menace Playground (6 min) Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Asilomar State Beach (13 min) Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Carmel River State Beach (14 min) This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Monterey Bay Aquarium (10 min) Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (9 min) Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Del Monte Beach (8 min) Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Old Fisherman's Wharf (8 min) Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Carmel Beach (12 min) Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (12 min) Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Carmel Beach (11 min) White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Point Lobos (14 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. |