| . there's a lounge area with ocean views. set along the waterfront, this refined 1886 hotel spread across 7 elegant houses is less than a mile from both the monterey bay aquarium and the famed street cannery row. complimentary breakfast is served in a formal, oceanfront dining room. a quaint 2-bedroom cottage adds private deck and dining area. polished rooms offer seating areas with views of the pacific ocean or monterey bay, as well as free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs; some have fireplaces. other freebies include afternoon wine and cheese, cookies and milk at night, and coffee and snacks throughout the day. kids age 12 and over are welcome
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (19 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Garrapata State Park (24 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (16 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Pebble Beach Golf Links (15 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Carmel Beach (17 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Point Lobos (21 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Point Pinos Lighthouse (5 min)
Oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Pacific, offering tours of Victorian-era building. Monterey Bay Aquarium (15 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Carmel River State Beach (21 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Lovers Point Park (4 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Asilomar State Beach (6 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Old Fisherman's Wharf (8 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Dennis The Menace Playground (9 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Del Monte Beach (9 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Lone Cypress (19 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. | 
