Central Coast & Inland: Cambria, Carmel, Monterey
Bridge Street Inn - Cambria
Location: 4314 Bridge Street
Why Go There? Located in historic East Village near a smattering of art galleries, cafes, bakeries; cozy European style guest house/hostel offers a few private rooms, dorm rooms, shared bathrooms, kitchen, mingling area; affordable rates; proximity to walking trails, beach
More Information: Bridge Street Inn + telephone: 805-215-0724
Mission Ranch Hotel & Restaurant - Carmel
Location: 26270 Dolores Street
Why Go There? Historic, rustic, bucolic, relaxed setting close to downtown Carmel and the Carmel Mission; popular bar (live piano music), restaurant serves classic American food; reasonable room rate options
More Information: History of Mission Ranch
Tassajara - Carmel Valley
April - September (reservations required)
Location: 39171 Tassajara Road (see website for details)
Why Go There? Zen Buddhist retreat, study center offers serene guest cabins/dorm room lodging/vegetarian meal options; hot springs, meditation gardens, trails
More Information: Tassajara
HI Monterey Hostel - Monterey
Location: 778 Hawthorne Street
Why Go There? Dorm and private rooms/shared bathrooms; use of kitchen (breakfast provided), large sitting room, parking lot; located near walking trail overlooking Monterey Bay, Pacific Grove and close to Monterey Aquarium
More Information: HI Monterey Hostel