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

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

A 5-min drive gets ya beachside.

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

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

In charming Carmel Valley, close to wineries and the downtown village.

Drive 5 minutes to the beach for the real thing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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