| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 3 mile drive from ca state highway 1. upgraded rooms offer private bathrooms and sitting areas or day beds. common areas include a stately living room and dining area, plus a covered porch with seating. set on a leafy residential street a 5-minute walk from the ocean, this secluded boutique hotel is 0. most have hardwood floors and some have views of the sea. 6 miles from downtown carmel and a 1. afternoon wine and sherry is complimentary. all rooms feature country-chic decor and free wi-fi
Norman
Monterey Bay Aquarium (19 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Asilomar State Beach (18 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Lone Cypress (14 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Point Lobos (11 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Carmel Beach (8 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (13 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Bixby Creek Bridge (23 min)
Iconic concrete canyon crossing on Highway 1 & standing 280 feet above Big Sur, open since 1932. Carmel Beach (5 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Dennis The Menace Playground (13 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Carmel River State Beach (14 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Lovers Point Park (20 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Garrapata State Park (14 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Old Fisherman's Wharf (16 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (9 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Pebble Beach Golf Links (10 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. | 
