17 Mile Drive and Monterey

One of the most scenic drives in the world, runs thru Pacific Grove to Pebble Beach on California coast and is known as 17 Mile Drive.
Why the name you may ask, well, it's just that this is exactly 17 miles long!

Along this coastal landmark you will find 21 Points of Interest including the iconic Lone Cypress which is the most photographed tree in America and one of the most famous trees in the world.



At the entry gate in Pebble beach you will be asked for a fee ($10.25 as of June 2017) to enjoy this scenic drive. Included in that fee is a 17-Mile Drive Map that lists all the major points of interest along with some other useful information.


1. Shepherd's Knoll
2. Huckleberry Hills
3. Poppy Hills Golf Course
4. The Inn & Links at Spanish Bay
5. Spanish Bay
6. The Restless Sea
7. Point Joe
8. China Rock
9. Bird Rock Hunt Course
10. Bird Rock
11. Seal Rock Picnic Area
12. Spyglass Hill Golf Course
13. Fanshell Overlook
14. Cypress Point Lookout
15. Crocker Grove
16. The Lone Cypress
17. The Ghost Tree
18. Pescadero Point
19. The Lodge at Pebble Beach
20. Peter Hay Par-3 Golf Course and 100th U.S. Open Monument
21. Pebble Beach Equestrian Center

Below are some of the images from 17 Mile Drive and a few from the city of Monterey, California as well