Chill Salinas location close to Monterey attractions.

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

Free WiFi? Yup.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

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

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