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? Yup.

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.

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

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

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

Can you live without free WiFi? Sure. Do you want to? Nope. So they've got it.

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

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

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

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

Set your alarm: every night at 5:30, there’s free wine and cheese in the lobby.

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

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

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

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

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