Carmel Valley Village is a five-minute walk from the Lodge. You'll find shops, many restaurants and eight wine tasting rooms for Carmel Valley Vineyards. Just 15 minutes away is Carmel-By-The-Sea, famous for its many shops and restaurants as well as a dog friendly sandy beach. Just 20-minutes away is Monterey. Here you'll find interesting Cannery Row shops, restaurants, and the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. Carmel Valley is also home to championship golf courses, tennis courts, hiking, and biking.