Monterey Bay is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and the recently renovated The Sanctuary Beach Resort is a great place to enjoy it. Perched on the coast just north of Monterey, the resort’s 19 acres offer an idyllic oceanfront base to enjoy the time off and explore the local offerings.
The Sanctuary Beach Resort offers a range of amenities to enhance your stay and promote relaxation. From guided nature tours through the Marina Dunes Preserve, seaside-inspired spa treatments, slow beach yoga, BONDFire Cheese Fondue & Wine Experience and sound baths, there are endless opportunities to rejuvenate.
Just fifteen minutes from Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and other key destinations, the resort offers easy access to some of the region’s most popular attractions. Whether you want to explore local wineries in Carmel Valley or take in the breathtaking views at Big Sur’s Bixby Bridge, there is plenty to see and do.
To top things off, the resort is extremely pet-friendly, offering amenities like a dog stick library, microfiber dog robes, BARKcuterie board, and pet-friendly Pawtio Menu at Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette restaurant.
Unwind in newly remodeled rooms
The resort recently remodeled its 60 rooms and suites. Even the most basic rooms have private decks, gas fireplaces and many other amenities. Many have ocean views. Large oceanfront cottages provide even more space to enjoy the scenery.
“Our inspiration is for guests to feel like they are at their very own coastal, laidback luxury home-away-from-home,” said The Sanctuary Beach Resort General Manager Sylvain Briens. “Every room was carefully designed to include coastal elements and serene coastal colorings, making our guests feel like each of their rooms flows seamlessly from the inside to the outside. We also worked diligently to include local artists and artisans in everything from the walnut cabinets to the one-of-a-kind art on the walls.”
Dining at Salt Wood Restaurant
Eat dune-side at the Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette restaurant, which features Central Coast-inspired dishes overseen by Executive Chef Nestor Marin. Seafood pozole, artichoke and crab dip and whole grilled rockfish are among the restaurant’s specialties. Salt Wood has several dining areas, including a full-service patio, a wood-fired show kitchen and oyster bar. Check out the pet-friendly Pawtio menu.
On Friday nights, you can catch Dr. Tamas Marius and his jazz band from 6:30 to 9:30. After dinner and music, take a short walk to the beach and relax by a bonfire.
Sustainability
The resort is committed to creating a sustainable environment, which is evident throughout the grounds.
“The Sanctuary Beach Resort is an environmentally conscious green hotel, and we take many steps to preserve the beauty,” said Briens. “We are heavily involved with our local landscape partner to protect and reintroduce indigenous herbs, plants, and flowers on the property. We also use energy-efficient lighting, biodegradable packaging and non-toxic cleaning products throughout the resort to keep emissions—and our impact on the surrounding Marina Dunes Preserve—at a minimum.”