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

Chill Salinas location close to Monterey attractions.

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.

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

Need free WiFi? You got it.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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