This Monterey family resort offers guests spectacular views of Big Sur and Point Lobos and has hosted Presidents and Princes over its long history. Rooms feature the Hyatt's Grand Beds for a good night's sleep, wireless Internet service and a TV and DVD player. Older kids will enjoy the opportunity for some first-rate mountain biking or hiking while you and the spouse try your hand at yoga lessons or a private spa experience inside the privacy of your room. The two restaurants offer world class cuisine as well as a world class view of the ocean.
Highlands Inn
120 Highlands Drive
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 620-1234
highlandsinn.hyatt.com
This woodsy Monterey hotel offers 32-inch TV sets and free wireless Internet service in all its lodges. You will also be treated to a refrigerator, microwave, honor bar and comfortable beds. Upgrade to one of the suites and you'll find a Jacuzzi and kitchenette added to the standard amenities. Take advantage of the Lighthouse Lodge's exclusive discount offers on whale watching trips that put the family closer to giant Gray whales than you ever thought possible. Contact the front desk to arrange tee times at one of the golf courses on the Monterey peninsula.
Lighthouse Lodge and Suites
1150 & 1249 Lighthouse Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(800) 585-1249
lhls.com
Room amenities at this Hyatt Regency include marble floors and countertops, 32-inch television sets, wireless Internet service, iHome Stereo with iPod dock and leather furnishings. For an additional fee, your children can take advantage of the activities provided by the Hyatt Kids program, including swimming games, tennis lessons, cooking classes and picnics. Adults can take advantage of the new 12,000-square-foot Accista Spa for full-service pampering. The Stayfit Health Club's 2,000 square feet is packed with treadmills, bikes and weight machines. There are two outdoor heated pools and two hot tubs next to them. On-site you can also enjoy 18 holes of championship golf with preferred tee times for Hyatt guests.
Hyatt Regency Monterey
1 Old Golf Course Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-1234
monterey.hyatt.com
