Perched in the dunes just north of Monterey and steps from Marina State Beach, The Sanctuary Beach Resort is a pet-friendly hotel and spa boasts a heated pool and nightly bonfires. Don’t miss the onsite restaurant Salt Wood. It’s Monterey seafood-focused (sustainable, of course) and dishes like steamed mussels and chilled local oysters are highlights, though the steak frites is damn good, too.