Quiet locale situated just a half-hour drive from Monterey.

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

Chill Salinas location close to Monterey attractions.

Free WiFi? Yup.

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.

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

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

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

Need free WiFi? You got it.

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

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

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

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

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

An easy drive from the beach as well as the buzz of Santa Cruz (20 min) and Monterey (30 min).