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Sep 9, 2022 · Learn how to enjoy the scenic road trip along the Monterey Peninsula, passing through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove. Find out the best time, tips, and stops to make along the 17-Mile Drive, from the Lone Cypress to the Point Joe.
- Betsy Malloy
Explore the stunning beauty of 17-Mile Drive, a scenic road that winds along the Pacific Ocean and passes iconic golf courses, beaches, forests and landmarks. Learn about the history, wildlife, attractions and tips for visiting this world-famous drive in Pebble Beach Resorts.
- Lovers Point – Ocean Blvd. Lovers Point is a picturesque beach with photogenic rocky outcrops. It’s a popular spot for locals to hang out and have picnics, play beach volleyball, or catch a wave.
- Pacific Grove Marine Gardens Conservation Area. At the Pacific Grove Marine Gardens Conservation Area, a group of sea otters caught our eye. At least a dozen of them were playing in the surf of the Monterey Peninsula.
- John Denver Memorial. It’s fascinating to hear of the movie stars and celebrities that frequented this area. Clint Eastwood was the mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea in the 1980s and nearly everyone we talked to had some sort of celebrity story to tell of their establishment or community.
- Point Pinos Lighthouse. As we meandered past million-dollar houses our guide Joaquin pointed out the Point Pinos Lighthouse, the oldest still-operating lighthouse on the West Coast.
Feb 20, 2021 · Explore the scenic 17-Mile Drive along the Monterey Peninsula, a stunning stretch of coastline with beaches, forests, and golf courses. Learn about the history, fees, directions, and top stops of this iconic road trip.
17-Mile Drive is a scenic road through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula in California, much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions, including the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock and the 5,300-acre Del Monte Forest of Monterey Cypress trees. [1]
Between Monterey and Carmel, enjoy the romantic coastline as you drive, bike, or walk this famous route, from Fanshell Overlook to the Lone Cypress Tree to the green at Pebble Beach Golf Links
Experience the stunning views and landmarks of the 17-Mile Drive, a famous stretch of roadway that hugs the Pacific Ocean from Pacific Grove to Pebble Beach. Learn about the history, wildlife, and attractions of this iconic route and plan your visit with tips and offers.
