Located 1.9 mi from the home of Nobel Prize winning author John Steinbeck, the Laurel Inn & Conference Center features on-site dining and an outdoor pool and hot tub. All guest rooms include free WiFi. The air-conditioned guest rooms at this hotel offer a cable TV with film channels, a coffee machine and a mini-refrigerator. Each private bathroom includes free toiletries and a hair dryer. Located at Laurel Inn & Conference Center, Black Bear Diner serves traditional American fare such as hamburgers and steak and eggs. A complimentary hot breakfast is offered at the conference center. Take away orders are available. Monterey is 36 minutes’ drive away from Laurel Inn & Conference Center. Santa Cruz is 70 minutes’ drive from this hotel.