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17-mile drive

Scenic 17-Mile Drive

Cruise past dramatic rocky cliffs, breathtaking beaches, forests, and legendary golf courses on 17-Mile Drive on the Monterey Peninsula. One of the most beautiful drives in the world, this coastal route runs alongside the celebrated Pebble Beach golf courses to Pacific Grove.

Stop for photos at landmarks like the Lone Cypress, Carmel Bay, and Cypress Point Lookout. Stroll the boardwalk and beach at Spanish Bay and see the giant trees at Crocker Grove. Take in the wild beauty of Fanshell Beach and the power of the Restless Sea at Point Joe. 17-Mile Drive is one of the most popular family attractions in Monterey, CA. Plan to spend a whole day exploring this jaw-dropping Northern California coastline.

Scenic 17-Mile Drive
Distance

Distance from hotel: 5.19 miles

Category

Activities

Before You Go

  • Hours

    Gates are open Sunrise to Sunset

  • Prices

    $11.25 per vehicle.

  • Events
    • Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
    • U.S. Open Championships
    • AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
  • Activities
    • Scenic Driving Tours
    • Coastal Scenery
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Golf
    • Beaches
    • Photography

Questions & Answers

What are the most famous sights on 17-Mile Drive?
Known as the most photographed tree in America, The Lone Cypress is a California landmark. Perched on a rocky outcropping for over 250 years, it is one of California's most enduring landmarks. Find it between Cypress Point Golf Course and the Pebble Beach Golf Links.
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