Explore the Monterey Peninsula! To enhance your visit we have personalized itineraries available to guide you to the coast, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Monterey and Big Sur.

Denotes that the activity is within walking distance of the inn.

R E S T A U R A N T S

The Monterey Peninsula boasts over 300 restaurants, which provide a variety of choices for your dining experience. We always have a current list of "Guest Restaurant Favorites" available. You can either access this information through your email confirmation, or it is included with your postal confirmation. Wherever possible, we have included the restaurants' email addresses for your information. When you arrive at the Inn you will have access to the printed menus for the "Guest Favorites" to assist with your choices.

We are more than happy to make your dining reservations and provide you with directions to the restaurant.

W I N E R I E S

Monterey County has been designated a "one-of-a-kind" wine growing district. Cooling ocean breezes, fog and refreshing winds from the surrounding mountains provide the perfect climate for producing world-class wines. Many of the wineries are within easy driving distance and some have tasting rooms in Carmel Valley Village. We have a "Personalized Day's Itinerary" for our guests to experience a Wine Tasting Adventure.

For more information and maps of local wineries visit www.montereywines.org.

M O N T E R E Y

MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM
The Monterey Bay Aquarium offers exhibits on happenings in the Monterey Bay such as the new outer bay million-gallon tank with its schools of fish and special species, such as sun fish, shark & tuna. Other exciting exhibits include jelly fish, sea otters, a three-story kelp tank and the kids' favorite "touching pool". This is a real educational experience for all ages. www.montereybayaquarium.com

CANNERY ROW
Cannery Row is one of Monterry's many historic sites. The area features retail shops, restaurants, a factory outlet center, wine tasting, galleries and historic tours. This is also the jumping off spot for scuba divers

MONTEREY'S HISTORIC FISHERMAN'S WHARF
Monterey's historic Fisherman's Wharf features whale watching tours, fishing excursions, restaurants, souvenir shops, as well as the wonderful tall ship, California, which visits in the spring.

DOWNTOWN SHOPPING DISTRICT
The downtown shopping district offers many coffee houses and casual eateries for an easy lunch.

MONTEREY STATE HISTORIC PARK
Monterey State Historic Park features over a dozen early California historic buildings and museums, plus the new Maritime Museum. Walking tours are available 3 times daily.

MONTEREY MUSEUM OF ART
The Monterey Museum of Art has exhibits from early California, in addition to contemporary and traditional American artists.

ADVENTURES BY THE SEA
Adventures by the Sea features kayak, bicycle and in-line skate rentals to work off your inn breakfast on the water or on the recreational trail. www.adventuresbythesea.com

MONTEREY SPORTS CENTER
Monterey Sports Center is an absolutely sensational facility for any folks that wish to partake in swimming, weight lifting and cardiovascular exercise.

S U R R O U N D I N G  A R E A S

PEBBLE BEACH
Pebble Beach is renown for its world class golf courses, equestrian center and 17-mile drive, not to mention the spectacular scenic beauty and the Lone Cypress.

PACIFIC GROVE
Pacific Grove is known for its picturesque shoreline "The Three-Mile Drive" and tide pools at Hopkins Marine Station. Between November and March thousands of orange and black Monarch butterflies live in the trees in and around Washington Park — quite a sight. See beautifully restored Victorian houses while touring the residential side streets (on tour the first weekend in October).

POINT LOBOS STATE RESERVE
Point Lobos State Reserve is called, "the greatest meeting of land and sea in the world." Take one of our picnic baskets and spend an entire day at the reserve enjoying the wildlife, walking trails, museum, tide pools, and the scenic water views. For many, this is the highlight of their visit.

BIG SUR
This spectacular stretch of coast line can be experienced by taking a leisurely one hour drive south from the inn. Be sure to ask us for our Big Sur letter to guide you along the way. Tapes are also available to borrow which providing an audio tour of the cultural and natural history.

ANO NUEVO STATE RESERVE
Ano Nuevo State Reserve is located about 20 miles north of Santa Cruz and from December to March is the breeding grounds for elephant seals. Reservations are required with a guide. More than 3,000 seals arrive, as large as 14 feet long, weighing some 5,000 lbs. each. You need to know the rules! (A good, fun day out on a windy cold beach.)

ELKHORN SLOUGH RESERVE
This marvelous nature sanctuary is within a 30-minute drive from the Inn. Guided kayak tours in this tidal estuary provide a glimpse of a unique habitat for shorebirds, harbor seal andotters. Birdwatchers will especially enjoy visiting during the spring and fall. It is a peaceful relaxing paddle for beginners. www.montereybaykayaks.com

C A R M E L  B Y - T H E - S E A

Carmel is an international shopping haven. Carmel also boasts of more than 70 wonderful art and photography studios as well as the marvelous Carmel Mission on Rio Road.

FOREST THEATRE (outdoor amphitheater) and GOLDEN BOUGH THEATRE
These theatres offer Shakespeare, world class dramas, light musicals, and films on the big screen.

FOR THE ACTIVE GUEST
We have 18 golf courses in the Monterey Peninsula area open to the public. There are 12 tennis courts within a quarter of a mile from the inn. For the walkers and hikers, there are 18 trails between Monterey and Point Lobos, 11 south to Big Sur and 22 other trails in Monterey County. For "peddlers", we have 9 peninsula bike rides. Horseback riding is available at Big Sur, Carmel Valley, Pebble Beach and in the north county.

TOR HOUSE
The Tor House was built by poet Robinson Jeffers for his family home. While still in use by the family, the medieval structure and attractive gardens are open to small groups on guided tours Friday and Saturday. Advanced reservations are required.

CARMEL BEACH CITY PARK, CARMEL RIVER STATE BEACH & CARMEL MIDDLE BEACH
Get ready for some of the best walking in the world. These beaches boast terrific views, super sunsets, great wave action and a lot of people and dog watching.

FOR THE LAID BACK GUEST
There are 50 wineries in Monterey and adjoining Santa Cruz county, about half of which offer tours and wine tasting. We also have a group of ladies known as the Massage Team that come to the inn to pamper guests. Click here to see spa treatments and special indulgences!  Nearby is "Spa on the Plaza" offering a variety of treatments with massages, facials and body wraps in a tranquil setting. www.spaontheplaza.com

Our Innkeepers will be happy to help you plan your day so that you may discover the bounty of this scenic region. For reservations and information please call 800-350-2344 or 831-375-8284 or send us an email.