In charming Carmel Valley, close to wineries and the downtown village.

Rise & shine with the plentiful on-the-house breakfast (a hot entrée, freshly baked goodies & more!) served in the inviting Coach Room.

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

Drive 5 minutes to the beach for the real thing.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Unique homey, bungalow-style rooms with a neighborhood feel in the heart of the Monterey Bay Peninsula on the serene Central Cali coast.

Lovely, old-school motel minutes from the heart of Monterey. Park your car and head to the pier!

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