| a stone courtyard features seating and a fire pit, and there's a lounge with a fireplace. check-in time: 3:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. they also include in-room flip-flops. the chic, polished rooms come with stone fireplaces, flat-screen tvs and pillow-top mattresses, plus minifridges, coffeemakers and free wi-fi. free perks include european breakfast, and evening wine and cheese tastings. set among the shops and restaurants of carmel-by-the-sea, this stylish inn is 10 blocks from the beach
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Garrapata State Park (13 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Lone Cypress (15 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (8 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Asilomar State Beach (15 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Point Lobos (10 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. 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 (11 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Pebble Beach Golf Links (11 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Old Fisherman's Wharf (13 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Carmel Beach (11 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Lovers Point Park (17 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Carmel Beach (13 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Del Monte Beach (13 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Carmel River State Beach (6 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (14 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. | 
