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.

2 blocks from the beach. Too far? Stay in and enjoy the atrium, arcade and indoor pool.

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

A 5-min drive gets ya beachside.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

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

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

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.

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

Free WiFi? Yup.

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

Chill Salinas location close to Monterey attractions.

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

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

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.

Drive 5 minutes to the beach for the real thing.

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

In the mood for a leisurely lunch? Look no further than the hotel’s own eatery.