Country Garden Inns includes Hidden Valley Inn and Acacia Lodge nestled in the sunny Santa Lucia Mountains in the Sunbelt of Monterey Bay. The hotels are located at a short distance from each other and conveniently located within walking distance of the quaint Carmel Valley Village, California. The hotels are perfect country retreats and offer fabulous al fresco dining, wine tasting, antique shopping and art galleries. The buildings are single story except one, each featuring 210 rooms situated around a central area that has a seasonal outdoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, patio lawn and Garden areas for sunbathing and relaxing. Most rooms accommodate up to two adults and some rooms up to four adults. The rooms have spa services and semi private patios or decks. The hotels exude quiet country living out of the reach of coastal fog and boasts fine climate throughout the year. Visit the nearby Garland Ranch Regional Park with trails for hiking and horse riding along the banks of Carmel River through sycamores and oaks, past ponds, falls, mesas, and Indian relics with a side canyon of redwoods. Hike to the crest of Santa Lucia's and enjoy a vista to the sea. There are miles of back roads for cycling with scenic routes offering wildflowers, historic missions and picnics along the river. Start your day with complimentary buffet breakfast including waffle bar and enjoy wine and cheese in the evening. Explore inland and follow the Scenic Route and path to the historic California Missions ‰ÛÓ famous for their spring wildflowers. Sample the locally produced Monterey County wines in tasting rooms along the route. For an underside look at the marvels of Monterey Bay, The hotels offer an Aquarium Package with tickets to the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium as well as great packages for weddings and special events.