| this down-to-earth hotel is a block from cannery row and a 7 minutes' walk from the monterey bay aquarium. amenities include free morning coffee and pastry baskets, as well as covered parking. complimentary champagne is offered to honeymooning couples in certain rooms. standard rooms feature 25-inch tvs and free in-room coffee, tea and snacks. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. some rooms offer views of the bay, fireplaces and whirlpool tubs; 2-room suites are also available
Norman
Carmel Mission Basilica Museum (15 min)
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring 5 on-site museums, a serene courtyard, tours & more. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (18 min)
Scenic coastal area features a variety of sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum. Old Fisherman's Wharf (16 min)
Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities. Garrapata State Park (22 min)
Park with 2 miles of beachfront & coastal hiking, including a 50-foot climb to a Pacific Ocean view. Dennis The Menace Playground (6 min)
Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall. Point Lobos (20 min)
Rocky, shoreline nature preserve featuring trails to hidden coves, sea lions & dramatic ocean views. Pebble Beach Golf Links (17 min)
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse. Asilomar State Beach (10 min)
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail. Carmel River State Beach (20 min)
This mile-long beach offers bird watching opportunities & a popular scuba diving entry point. Del Monte Beach (5 min)
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas. Point Pinos Lighthouse (10 min)
Oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Pacific, offering tours of Victorian-era building. Monterey Bay Aquarium (5 min)
Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools. Lone Cypress (21 min)
Fenced viewpoint for a landmark single cypress tree overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Lovers Point Park (6 min)
Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more. Carmel Beach (17 min)
White sandy beach backed by a trail & cypress trees popular for dog walking, volleyball & surfing. | 
