| a continental breakfast buffet is served in a cozy lounge/library, in-room or on a patio. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. this quaint bed-and-breakfast is a 2-minute walk from carmel beach and 8 miles from the monterey bay aquarium. other amenities include complimentary parking, and landscaped grounds with a fire pit and seating. separate cottages with private entrances are also available. the refined, tv-free rooms are individually decorated with antique furniture, and feature private bathrooms. some have 4-poster beds, fireplaces, and/or garden or ocean views
Norman
Dennis The Menace Playground (15 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Lovers Point Park (21 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Point Lobos (12 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Lone Cypress (16 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Old Fisherman's Wharf (17 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (10 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Carmel River State Beach (10 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Monterey Bay Aquarium (20 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Asilomar State Beach (19 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Carmel Beach (13 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. Pebble Beach Golf Links (11 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Carmel Beach (10 min)
Curving white sandy beach backed by cypress trees known for surfing, dog walking & sunsets. Bixby Creek Bridge (23 min)
Iconic concrete canyon crossing on Highway 1 & standing 280 feet above Big Sur, open since 1932. Garrapata State Park (14 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (13 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. | 
