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Oct 16, 2018 · Must-See Stops Along 17-Mile Drive. Experience the breathtaking beauty found along 17-Mile Drive, including the captivating Lone Cypress, the inviting snow-white dunes and beaches surrounding Spanish Bay, and the spectacular 18th hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links on Stillwater Cove.
- A Tour of The 17 Stops on 17-Mile Drive
Crocker Grove is home to the largest and oldest Monterey...
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Tour the sensational 17-Mile Drive. Or explore the bountiful...
- 17 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit 17-Mile Drive Right Now
There have been many sightings over the years of a beautiful...
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- The Lone Cypress Stands Alone
It stands along famously scenic 17-Mile Drive, raked by...
- A Tour of The 17 Stops on 17-Mile Drive
The famous 17-Mile Drive is a visually stunning stretch of roadway which hugs the pacific coastline from Pacific Grove to Pebble Beach featuring awe-inspiring sights along the way. Allow yourself plenty of time to cover the entire stretch of road to fully immerse yourself in the wonders of this seaside gem.
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- The Inn at Spanish Bay. If you compare the stops in this guide to the official 17-Mile Drive map, you'll end up confused, so don't even try. Because there's little of interest to see between the CA Highway 1 gate and Spanish Bay, enter the 17-Mile Drive from Pacific Grove instead.
- Spanish Bay. It's called Spanish Bay to honor explorer Gaspar de Portolà, who camped here with his ship's crew in 1769 while exploring the coastline and trying to find the Monterey Bay.
- Restless Sea. Between the sandy beach at Spanish Bay and Point Joe (which is just up the road), the ocean always seems restless. Some say it's because of ocean currents coming close to shore or submerged rocks, but you don't have to know the 'why' to enjoy the result.
- Point Joe. When European explorers first came to this part of the California coast, they often mistook Spanish Bay for the Monterey Bay, its bigger counterpart to the north, and many of them met disaster on the rocks as they tried to make their way to shore.
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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.
- 17 mi (27 km)
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- Del Monte Blvd in Pacific Grove
Jul 3, 2011 · 12,708 reviews. #1 of 97 things to do in Monterey. Scenic Drives. Write a review. About. Take in the stunning coastal scenery of Monterey along the 17-Mile Drive. This scenic road, which winds through Pebble Beach's gated community, offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and other natural landscapes.
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- Monterey, 93953, California
Mar 21, 2024 · Created as a tourist attraction for the Del Monte Hotel, the 17-Mile Drive opened in 1881 to day-trippers in horse carriages. The route varied slightly depending on the driver’s preference, but the idea was to show affluent guests the spectacular forests, coastal views, and beaches between Monterey and Carmel.
17-Mile Drive. Find perfection on this celebrated coastal route between Monterey and Carmel. Whether you drive it, bike it, or walk it, 17-Mile Drive ’s romantic stretch of coastline makes you think one thing above all else: how can I live here?
