| featuring artwork and indoor plants, the cozy, warmly decorated rooms have free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. a complimentary wine hour is held in a homey lounge. some also offer private balconies and/or fireplaces. there's an eclectic tavern offering casual fare, cocktails and big-screen sports; breakfast is available for a fee. room service is available. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. on a tree-lined street less than a mile from carmel sunset beach, this snug hotel is a 5-minute walk from shopping and dining on ocean avenue, and a mile from the 18th-century mission san carlos borromeo del rio carmelo. other amenities include an outdoor pool, and a courtyard garden with a bbq
Norman
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (19 min)
Paved, 2.2-mile road-racing track used for auto & motorcycle racing, plus special events. Lovers Point Park (15 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Dennis The Menace Playground (9 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Carmel River State Beach (9 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Point Lobos (13 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Point Pinos Lighthouse (17 min)
Oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Pacific, offering tours of Victorian-era building. Carmel Beach (17 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Asilomar State Beach (14 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Carmel Beach (15 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Del Monte Beach (11 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (5 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (11 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Pebble Beach Golf Links (9 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Garrapata State Park (16 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Old Fisherman's Wharf (11 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. | 
