This breezy oceanfront hotel on the Pacific Coast is 3.2 miles from Carmel River State Beach and 9.4 miles from Cannery Row.

Polished suites come with free Wi-Fi, 42-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus fully equipped kitchens. Upgraded suites add pull-out sofas and furnished private balconies, as well as fireplaces and whirlpool tubs.

There’s a glass-paneled Californian restaurant offering sweeping ocean views and locally sourced dishes. Additional amenities include a heated outdoor pool, 3 hot tubs and a 24-hour fitness center, along with nearly 5,000 sq ft of event space.