Drive 5 minutes to the beach for the real thing.

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

Convenient downtown location places you near must-visit shops, restaurants and attractions.

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

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.

Tucked away in a chill residential 'hood, yet less than a 15-min flip flop to Del Monte Beach (a local hidden gem, btw).

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

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

A 5-min drive gets ya beachside.

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

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

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

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

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

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

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

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.

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

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

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

Chill Salinas location close to Monterey attractions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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