Vibe is super tranquil – it’s even got its own meditation garden.

Welcome wine from Bernardus' own vineyard starts your stay right. Complimentary in-room wine bar's even righter.

Mostly wine-themed rooms decorated by local wineries which also do weekly wine tastings onsite (notice a theme here?).

A stunning mansion built in 1905 for part of the Ghirardelli family, recently restored and two blocks from the water. Can’t get much sweeter than that.

Boutique, family-owned inn strollable to all things Carmel. Grab fresh local pastries and coffee before heading out.

In old town Monterey, a short drive to Cannery Row, the Aquarium and Carmel.

Fireplace in every room. Snuggle up with a good e-book for the evening. (Who uses paper anymore?)

Spot-on location puts you steps from the biggies like downtown, Cannery Row and Old Fisherman’s Wharf – plus tons of dining options.

An oceanfront locale with beach access, a rooftop hot tub and private balconies. Like!

A 5-min drive gets ya beachside.

A more or less five-minute drive to the beachfront, Fisherman's Wharf and great array of eateries.

A touch of Cape-Cod charm just steps from the pristine beaches of the Monterey Peninsula.

2 blocks from the beach. Too far? Stay in and enjoy the atrium, arcade and indoor pool.

This place made American Historic Inns’ 10 Most Romantic Inns in America’ list. And we heartily concur.

Elegant rooms boast hardwood floors, fireplaces and decor reflecting the spot's rich history.

Tucked away in a low-key residential ‘hood, walkable to Lake El Estero, Dennis the Menace Park, dining, shops and the beach.

Low-key stay for adventuring your way around the fab Monterey Bay Area. Oodles of options. Free WiFi helps you concoct a plan.

On a quiet street a 5-min walk from Lovers Point, or take the 25-min scenic walk to the famous aquarium.

Continental breakfast for those mornings you just need three pastries, okay?

The continental breakfast serves up the two sacred Cs: carbs and caffeine.

Drive 5 minutes to the beach for the real thing.