Wayside Inn  

In the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, an intimate inn steps from Carmel Plaza and a short walk to Carmel Beach and the famed 17-Mile Drive. You're also next to Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room and Wrath Winery, with Monterey Bay and the Monterey Bay Aquarium a quick drive away.

This 22-room Wayside Inn pairs contemporary cottage décor with feather beds and luxury Italian linens. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, private baths with showers, bathrobes and desks, plus separate sitting areas for chill time after a day of shopping and dining.

Complimentary wireless internet and concierge services keep things easy. Cozy lobby fireplace, free self-parking, in-room satellite TV and coffee/tea makers add comfort. A complimentary continental breakfast is provided, and there's a playroom for families—stroll to nearby shops and tasting rooms to catch sea-breeze mornings.

Complimentary wireless internet and phones with free local calls help you stay connected. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

A complimentary continental breakfast gets your day started. The inn sits steps from a wealth of restaurants and local tasting rooms, so regional wines and neighborhood flavors are always within easy reach.