Directly on the Pacific just north of the peninsula, so you can play in the surf and with some local residents (like, say, seals).

A 5-min drive gets ya beachside.

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

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

Drive 5 minutes to the beach for the real thing.

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

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

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

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

Sizable suites are sweet indeed with separate living areas and fully equipped kitchens.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Low-key rooms are retro enough for a homey vibe but don’t skimp on the mod cons.

Rich decor, homey rooms and onsite antique shops make you feel like you're visiting your Nana (the nice one).

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

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

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.

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

Elegant hotel ideally situated in the heart of Monterey, just minutes from Fisherman's Wharf.

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

Only a mile from Fisherman’s Wharf. Why not get some exercise and walk there?