California, Monterey Area Resorts

Perched on the Carmel Highlands hillside, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is the historic Highlands Inn, featuring award-winning dining at Pacific's Edge and California Market restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool, three spa tubs, and a fitness facility. Each one- and two-bedroom unit has a wood-burning fireplace, and many units have stunning views of the ocean. Enjoy an in-room massage or facial while listening to the waves crash on the rocks below. Carmel is a vibrant destination for history and nature enthusiasts, golfers, and art collectors.

Enjoy a leisurely, California-style vacation at Pine Acres Lodge. Pacific Grove adjoins Monterey and is the starting point of a spectacular 17-mile drive to Carmel. Seven golf courses can be found within a 10-mile radius of the resort. Two blocks away you'll find a stunning coastline. Also close by are opportunities for deep-sea fishing, visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium, hiking, horseback riding, and tennis. At the resort, you'll find a Jacuzzi for relaxation. In Pacific Grove, stop and admire the butterfly trees (pine trees covered with monarch butterflies) from October-March.

This celebrated and unique stretch of coastline has, despite its popularity, remained surprisingly wild and pristine. Though you'll be drawn to the historic attractions, shopping, beaches, golf, scenic drives, wildlife and memorable towns nearby, a visit to Marina will simply not be complete without a stop at the first-rate Monterey Bay Aquarium.