| upgraded rooms add microwaves. a half-mile from highway 1, this relaxed budget hotel is 3 miles from both fisherman's wharf and the iconic cannery row, and 4 miles from the monterey bay aquarium. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking and continental breakfast are complimentary. kids age 17 and under stay at no charge with a parent. accessed via exterior corridors, the bright rooms offer free wi-fi and cable tv, plus minifridges and coffeemakers
Norman
Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (11 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Garrapata State Park (18 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Lovers Point Park (14 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Carmel Beach (13 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Point Lobos (16 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Asilomar State Beach (14 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Lone Cypress (17 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Old Fisherman's Wharf (10 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Del Monte Beach (6 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Carmel River State Beach (15 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (14 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Monterey Bay Aquarium (11 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Monterey State Beach (5 min)
Miles of scenic coastline offer beachgoers recreational activities ranging from surfing to fishing. Dennis The Menace Playground (5 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Pebble Beach Golf Links (13 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. | 
