| freebies include coffee and tea, plus parking. this unassuming hotel is 1 mile from both old fisherman's wharf and monterey municipal beach, and 2 miles from monterey bay aquarium. suites add living areas, some with pull-out sofas and/or canopy beds, while studios provide kitchens and breakfast bars. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. offering complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, the understated rooms also feature minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. there's an indoor pool and a hot tub, as well as a terrace with seating. some quarters have fireplaces, balconies and/or whirlpool tubs
Norman
Lone Cypress (16 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Pebble Beach Golf Links (12 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Old Fisherman's Wharf (16 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Lovers Point Park (12 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (13 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Asilomar State Beach (13 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Carmel Beach (12 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Dennis The Menace Playground (16 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Carmel River State Beach (15 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Garrapata State Park (17 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Monterey Bay Aquarium (8 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Carmel Beach (13 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Point Lobos (15 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Del Monte Beach (16 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (10 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. | 
