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.

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

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

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

A 5-min drive gets ya beachside.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

In the heart of this vibrant, arty seaside village in a gorgeous cottage.

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Need free WiFi? You got it.

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

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

Smack in the heart of downtown, within strolling distance of restaurants, art galleries and the beach.

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

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).

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

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.