| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's a casual bistro with a bar, and a rooftop terrace with bay views, along with a patio featuring a fire pit. across the road from shops and eateries, this relaxed all-suite hotel off highway 1 is 2 miles from amusements at marina state beach and 9 miles from the popular monterey bay aquarium. unfussy suites provide free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minifridges, microwaves, plus tea and coffeemakers. safe deposit boxes are available. other amenities include an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym and an all-day convenience store. all have sitting areas with sofabeds, while some offer bay views. a breakfast buffet and parking are complimentary
Norman
Fort Ord Dunes State Park (9 min)
A trail leads to the beach in this park with a bluff-top platform offering views of Monterey Bay. Monterey State Beach (8 min)
Miles of scenic coastline offer beachgoers recreational activities ranging from surfing to fishing. Marina State Beach (6 min)
Relaxing, family-friendly destination offers a public beach & park good for all-ages entertainment. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (20 min)
Paved, 2.2-mile road-racing track used for auto & motorcycle racing, plus special events. Monterey Bay Aquarium (16 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Dennis The Menace Playground (10 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Asilomar State Beach (20 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. National Steinbeck Center (17 min)
Dedicated to John Steinbeck, this museum offers interactive exhibits for all ages & a gift shop. Lovers Point Park (19 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (17 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Old Fisherman's Wharf (15 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Fort Ord National Monument (39 min)
Home to 35 species of rare flora & fauna, this undeveloped wildland offers over 80 miles of trails. Carmel River State Beach (21 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Del Monte Beach (11 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Pebble Beach Golf Links (18 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. | 
