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

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

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

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

Drive 5 minutes to the beach for the real thing.

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

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

A 5-min drive gets ya beachside.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Free WiFi? Yup.

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

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

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