| upgraded rooms and 1-bedroom suites can add balconies, terraces and/or whirlpool tubs. multiple dining options include a cocktail and a sports bar, along with an italian restaurant and a hawaiian-themed grill. there's an 18-hole golf course, an outdoor pool and a fitness center, as well as tennis courts and free parking. plush rooms with ocean, golf course or forest views feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs with cable channels, as well as sitting areas with fireplaces, minibars and coffeemakers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. this upscale golf resort is 1 mile from asilomar state beach and 3 miles from cannery row, monterey's waterfront district
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Lovers Point Park (9 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Dennis The Menace Playground (15 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Carmel River State Beach (21 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Lone Cypress (15 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Carmel Beach (18 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Del Monte Beach (14 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (19 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Point Pinos Lighthouse (8 min)
Oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Pacific, offering tours of Victorian-era building. Asilomar State Beach (5 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (16 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Monterey Bay Aquarium (10 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Carmel Beach (17 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Old Fisherman's Wharf (14 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Point Lobos (21 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Pebble Beach Golf Links (11 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. | 
