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OTHER NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & HAPPENINGS:
•Carmel-by-the-Sea
With galleries, quaint shops and cottages, Carmel is reminiscent of a fairylike storybook. And Carmel Beach, with flawless white sand beaches and dog-friendly spots, is one of the most iconic beaches in California.
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Pacific Grove •
Home to the oldest continually operating lighthouses, Monarch butterflies, shops, restaurants and both Asilomar State Beach and Lovers Point Beach, Pacific Grove is an eclectic beach city. Pop into Peppers Mexicali Cafe for fresh Latin American cuisine.
Pebble
Beach
Go golfing! Pebble Beach is home to championship golf courses, sophisticated dining, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and dreamy homes. Highly recommend The Bench for incredible eats overlooking the 18th hole.
Laguna Seca •
Known as a world-renowned racing facility and home to IndyCar races, there is also a campground.
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Big Sur
Located off PCH with breathtaking views and heart pounding turns, Big Sur is a nature lovers playground with excellent hiking trails, picturesque coves and camping spots
Rotondo and paired with Sommelier Conrad Reddick’s wine selections. Each creative course utilizes the area’s freshest produce and abundance of local seafood. Ninety-eight percent of the ingredients come from within a 100-mile radius, displaying strong partnerships with local farmers, fishers and growers. The elevated multi-course culinary adventure has an ever-evolving, seasonal menu.
Schooners Monterey offers American cuisine open for breakfast, lunch and dinner offering signature dishes, decadent desserts and craft cocktails. Enjoy oceanfront views while indulging in the fresh sustainable seafood.
The Lobby Lounge offers live music, libations and small bites in a relaxed yet swanky atmosphere.
Another onsite option is Tidal Coffee, offering grab-and-go baked goods and coffee to help fuel a busy day of exploring.
In-room dining is available for those who wish to enjoy a quiet evening on their private balcony with their jaw dropping ocean views.
With a purpose of wellness, the hotel seeks to reduce your stress and offers different outlets to do so. The penthouse gym, with full equipment for all fitness levels, has sweeping views of the ocean and is located steps away from the rooftop sundeck. There’s also access to two outdoor whirlpool spa tubs and the steam room.
At Vista Blue Spa, guests can relish in stunning panoramic views of the bay coupled with lavish European-style treatments. The spa menu includes massages, facials, nails and waxing with the option to add a CBD Enhancement. The CBD Wellness Massage stimulates relaxation with organic hemp CBD, ideal for strain and sprains — or soothing the body after a day full of adventuring. There’s also the option to book a private spa suite, which comes equipped with soaking tubs and rain showers, allowing a guest ample alone time.
The hotel provides specially trained staff, Coastal Curators, to aid in creating a seamless vacation with custom itineraries for all your peninsula activities. Whether you want to golf, indulge in local cuisine, or relax at the beach, the Coastal Curators are there to help in the planning. Curators can also provide complimentary bikes for cruising around town.
And with an abundance of space available, the hotel offers the perfect event space to host a family gathering, wedding, meeting or any important occasion.
Surrounded by elegant beauty and adventure, it’s no question why Monterey is a sought-after destination. It’s just a four-hour drive from Santa Barbara up California’s Central Coast and it’s worth the drive to also hit some of the best spots along the Golden Coast. However, if driving doesn’t suit your plans, the Monterey Regional Airport is the closest place to land. Other nearby airports are located in San Jose (a little over an hour drive) and San Francisco (about two hours). g