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.

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

Free WiFi? Yup.

Chill Salinas location close to Monterey attractions.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

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

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

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

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.