A Spanish beauty with free breakfast, hosted afternoon reception and rooms with fireplaces and bathtubs, the smoke-free Hotel Pacific is a coveted hideaway minutes from Fisherman's Wharf and other Monterey attractions. From wooden beams to slate floors and custom furniture pieces, Spanish adobe style permeates this 105-suite, pet-friendly hotel. Snuggle up in front of a flickering fireplace under a goose down comforter and leave the balcony door open to let in the ocean breeze. Each room also has high-speed internet access (fee), an honor bar and a luxury bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower and designer toiletries. Stay in your California mood with free breakfast buffet with freshly squeezed juices and local organic coffee.

In the afternoon, enjoy a hosted wine-and-cheese reception. Parking is extra. Two blocks from the famous Fisherman's Wharf, Hotel Pacific is in the middle of the dining and entertainment action. Take a bike ride along the cliff-side trail overlooking the ocean or head to the Cannery Row, a mile away, and indulge into delectable dining and live entertainment. Monterey Bay Aquarium is a mile-and-a-half away.

Sample local wines at over 30 wineries in a 20-minute radius. Monterey Peninsula Airport is five miles west.