| simple rooms with handmade wood furniture offer free wi-fi, minifridges and coffeemakers. there's also a common area with a fireplace. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. complimentary perks include continental breakfast, evening coffee and tea, and parking. a 13-minute walk from the beach, this lodge-style hotel is 2 miles from the monterey bay aquarium. upgraded rooms add balconies with ocean views
Norman
Pebble Beach Golf Links (15 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (21 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (18 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Dennis The Menace Playground (13 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Carmel Beach (19 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Lone Cypress (19 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Carmel Beach (20 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Carmel River State Beach (23 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Point Lobos (23 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Lovers Point Park (5 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Old Fisherman's Wharf (12 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Del Monte Beach (13 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Monterey Bay Aquarium (8 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Asilomar State Beach (5 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Point Pinos Lighthouse (4 min)
Oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Pacific, offering tours of Victorian-era building. | 
