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

Drive 5 minutes to the beach for the real thing.

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

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

In-room Keurigs, WiFi, HBO, microwaves, fridges — yeah, we see no reason to leave either.

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

A 5-min drive gets ya beachside.

Walk to Fisherman's Wharf to see the sea lions in action (or inaction... they're usually kinda sleepy).

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

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

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

Modern rooms nail our essentials – free WiFi, comfy beds, HBO.

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.

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

Peaceful setting overlooking the water boasts stellar views & a relaxing onsite spa.

Need free WiFi? You got it.

Chill Salinas location close to Monterey attractions.

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

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

Oh-so-serene beachfront locale is your front-row seat for to-die-for sunsets.

Your toes are less than a 10-min walk from digging into the sand, and even closer to the outdoor pool.

Free WiFi? Yup.

Free WiFi: you gotta have it, so they bring it.

Located between charming, stroll-worthy Carmel-by-the-Sea and tourist-fave Monterey (both have beaches, take your pick).

Quiet ‘hood and townhouse-style pad let you feel local.

Kites and hang-gliders and sand dunes. Oh, my! Hard to find a better spot, just off scenic Highway 1 and around the bend from Marina State Beach.

Spacious rooms hook us up with super comfy beds and free WiFi.

The in-room fridge/micro combo has us prepared for any late-night hanger attacks.

Killer location: in the thick of downtown but within romantic strolling distance to the beach.

Rooms are roomy! Each has a separate dressing area, as well as a fridge and coffeemaker. Looks like a great morning.