Big Sur Boutique Hotels

Situated only 12 minutes' stroll from Laurel Park, the upscale 4-star Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers a peaceful retreat at a heated pool with a jacuzzi and a paved poolside deck. The upscale hotel is within walking distance of many of the attractions including Santa Cruz Wharf Pier and Sanctuary Exploration Center.

The Dream Inn Santa Cruz welcomes guests to the air-conditioned rooms with comforts such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with tea and coffee making facilities. The rooms also feature a sofa bed. The room windows offer spectacular views of the sea.

Situated around 5 minutes by car from Carmel Beach, the 4-star boutique-style Tradewinds Carmel Hotel offers 28 rooms. Area attractions, including Ocean Avenue, are located within easy reach of this Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel.

Guests can also make use of a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, as well as comforts such as a hairdryer and bath sheets provided in the private bathrooms. All luxurious rooms face the sea.

Featuring a lift and a vending machine, the 3-star Carmel Mission Inn stands nearly a 25-minute walk from Sunset Center. Located in the vicinity of The Barnyard, the inn provides a heated swimming pool, a sun terrace, a picnic area, and a golf course.

There are 165 rooms at Carmel Mission Inn, each of them has an ironing set and an air conditioner, as well as entertainment amenities such as a multi-channel TV and premium cable channels. They are appointed with a writing desk, and also feature coffee/tea making facilities. Guests can enjoy views of the mountain from this hotel.

Situated only 9 minutes' walk from Cowgirl Winery, the boutique Contenta Inn Carmel Valley features spa therapy and a shared lounge. Located in a shopping neighbourhood and right around the corner from Moto Talbott Museum, the 3-star hotel features 19 rooms plus an outdoor swimming pool.

The rooms overlook the pool and feature complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a minibar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities. A private bathroom is also included in rooms. Bathrooms are equipped with a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts such as hairdryers and towels.

Situated about 5 minutes on foot from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, the 4-star West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn Santa Cruz features a sun deck, a picnic area, and a golf course.

There are 10 allergy-free rooms featuring a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee and tea makers for self-catering. The rooms also feature private bathrooms. For more comfort, a hair dryer and towels along with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet are provided in the plush bathrooms. Staying at the West Cliff Inn, guests can enjoy views of the sea.

Embassy Suites By Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside hotel offers 220 rooms, situated 5 minutes' walk from Laguna del Rey. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool and high-speed Internet access in public areas.

The rooms comprise a balcony and a dressing area complete with an air conditioner, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi. Along with coffee/tea making equipment, the rooms are furnished with a writing desk and a sofa bed. The smoke-free Embassy Suites By Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside hotel offers rooms with views of the ocean.

Featuring a heated swimming pool, Hotel Abrego Monterey is located in the Munras Avenue district, just a 9-minute walk from the movie theater "Golden State Theatre". This 4-star hotel offers a private car parking on site along with Wi-Fi at additional charge.

Some rooms have individual climate control and ironing facilities, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for your convenience. Some rooms include a private bathroom. Providing a separate toilet and a shower, some bathrooms come with bath sheets. Some of these air-conditioned rooms have views of the river.

The 4-star L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux hotel is located only 600 metres from Sunset Center and features a golf course and spa services on site.

The bathrooms feature a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hair dryer and bath sheets. Some units offer charming views of the city.

The 2-star Asilomar Conference Grounds Hotel Pacific Grove provides proximity to John Denver Memorial, which is situated about a 25-minute walk away. This Pacific Grove hotel offers 12 rooms and amenities such as a gift shop and a restaurant.

Certain rooms have a seating area and a mini-kitchen for your convenience. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a shower/bath combination and a shower/tub combination, along with hairdryers and towels. Guests can also enjoy views of the sea.

The attractive Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area, located within 3 km of Tatum's Garden, offers an indoor swimming pool, high-speed Internet access in public areas.

There are 61 rooms comprising a mini-kitchen. They come with a 32-inch flat-screen TV, as well as such comforts as climate control and an ironing board. The rooms also have private bathrooms.

Located about a 5-minute walk from Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room, the 3-star Pine Inn - Carmel gives easy access to various tourist attractions. This Carmel-by-the-Sea inn features a shared lounge and a golf course as well as Wi-Fi in public areas.

Looking onto the sea, some of the 48 rooms are appointed with a stone fireplace. The rooms include a marble bathroom. For your comfort, a dryer and bathrobes are provided in the marble bathrooms fitted with a spa bathtub, a separate toilet, and a shower.

The 4-star Hotel Pacific Monterey is located only a 12-minute walk from Colton Hall Museum and features a conference space and meeting rooms for those travelling on business. There's also a convenience of a private parking lot on site.

Furnished with a stone fireplace, all rooms are equipped with a multi-channel television and premium cable channels, along with coffee and tea making equipment. Providing a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, the bathrooms also have a hairdryer and bath sheets.