| sports facilities include an outdoor pool, a tennis club and a fitness center (with yoga classes), as well as the pebble beach golf links. there's also a shopping mall. parking is complimentary. other amenities include an american tavern with a steakhouse, a bar and grill, plus a restaurant, a cafe and a cocktail lounge. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. upmarket rooms, most with private balconies and wood-burning fireplaces, feature flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and minibars; some offer ocean views. set in a luxe oceanfront property dating from 1919, this polished resort is adjacent to the 18th green of the pebble beach golf links and 5 miles from the monterey bay aquarium
Norman
Old Fisherman's Wharf (17 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Garrapata State Park (21 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Monterey Bay Aquarium (19 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Carmel Beach (10 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Lone Cypress (9 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Asilomar State Beach (15 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Carmel River State Beach (13 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Point Lobos (19 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Carmel Beach (9 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Pebble Beach Golf Links (2 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Del Monte Beach (16 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (17 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Dennis The Menace Playground (14 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Lovers Point Park (18 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (13 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. | 
