17-Mile Drive Pebble Beach, California
Scenic 17-Mile Drive in Picturesque Pebble Beach
Follow the red-dotted line on the road to arrive at an enchanting world full of dramatic coastal cliffs, snow-white beaches, mystical forests and iconic golf courses. Discover one of the most scenic drives in the world as you meet the inspiring Lone Cypress, ponder the giant trees at Crocker Grove, digest the untouched beauty at Fanshell Beach, behold the power of the Restless Sea at Point Joe, stroll the boardwalk above the beach at Spanish Bay, and much, much more.
Admission
Admission to 17-Mile Drive is $10.25 per vehicle, cash only. The gate fee is reimbursed with a purchase of $35 or more at all Pebble Beach Resorts restaurants, excluding Pebble Beach Market. Admission is complimentary for overnight guests of The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay and Casa Palmero.
The 17-Mile Drive gates are open to the public from sunrise to sunset. Motorcycles are prohibited.
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17 Awesome Things to Do on 17-Mile Drive
17 Awesome Things to Do on 17-Mile Drive
17-Mile Drive is so much more than just one of Travel + Leisure's Most Scenic Drives in America. Here's a glimpse of what our guests are seeing and doing when they get out of their car. Read More »A Complete Tour of 17-Mile Drive (Part 1)
A Complete Tour of 17-Mile Drive (Part 1)
There are 21 stops along 17-Mile Drive. What do they all mean? We start high up on Huckleberry Hill and wind our way down to the Restless Sea and Bird Rock for a tour of the first half of 17-Mile Drive. Read More »Our 10 Favorite Instagram Spots on 17-Mile Drive
Our 10 Favorite Instagram Spots on 17-Mile Drive
Whether you're looking for the perfect way to capture a dream afternoon, some inspiration for a day-trip, or you'd like to stir up a little Instagram-feed envy among your friends, we've come up with a cheat sheet to discovering double-tap bliss on 17-Mile Drive. Read More »Lexus
As a guest of Pebble Beach Resorts, you can reserve two complimentary hours in one of our Lexus test drive vehicles and experience the beauty of 17-Mile Drive.
You can also request a driver to transport you throughout the Resorts, our golf courses and the Monterey Peninsula Airport in a luxurious Lexus Guest Transportation vehicle.
Main Attractions on 17-Mile Drive
The Lone Cypress Stands Alone
The Lone Cypress Stands Alone
"It stands along famously scenic 17-Mile Drive, raked by wind, swaddled in fog, clinging to its wave-lashed granite pedestal like God's own advertisement for rugged individualism. ... This tree is to the Monterey Peninsula what the pyramids are to Egypt, what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris." Read More »Pebble Beach: A Playground for Wildlife
Pebble Beach: A Playground for Wildlife
The top priority of Pebble Beach founder Samuel F.B. Morse was to protect and preserve the natural beauty of the Del Monte Forest and surrounding coastline. Here's a closer look at what wildlife you can encounter along 17-Mile Drive: Read More »Golf’s Greatest Zip Code: A Tour of the Courses on 17-Mile Drive
Golf’s Greatest Zip Code: A Tour of the Courses on 17-Mile Drive
As you meander along 17-Mile Drive, you'll catch yourself rubbernecking as you pass a total of eight courses — seven championship layouts that populate just about every golfer's bucket list, plus Peter Hay, the only par-3 design on the Monterey Peninsula. Read More »Fun Facts About 17-Mile Drive
- To help you avoid venturing aimlessly into the maze of neighborhood roads, a red-dashed line marks the 17-Mile Drive tour.
- More than 1.5 million visitors pass through 17-Mile Drive every year.
- The Lone Cypress, which was the Midpoint of the original 17-Mile Drive, is believed to be at least 250 years old. It’s one of the most photographed trees in the world.
- Although the route has changed since it opened in 1881, 17-Mile Drive is still exactly 17 miles long.
- There are seven championship golf courses along 17-Mile Drive, plus the nine-hole Peter Hay GC.
- In Golf Digest’s 100 Greatest Public Courses rankings, Pebble Beach GL is No. 1, Spyglass Hill GC is No. 11 and The Links at Spanish Bay is No. 44.
- Pebble Beach became the first public course to stage a U.S. Open when it was selected to host the 1972 championship. In 2019, Pebble Beach will host its sixth U.S. Open, more than any other course in the last 50 years.
- Novelist Robert Louis Stevenson was said to have roamed the hills and dunes that now shape the first five holes at Spyglass Hill. The stunning scenery was supposedly his inspiration for the book, Treasure Island.
- The Monterey Cypress is native to just two locations in the world: the headlands at Cypress Point, and across Carmel Bay at Point Lobos.
- Today, 25% of Pebble Beach is permanent open space, with over 25 miles of hiking, walking, and equestrian trails for the public to enjoy.
Activities Around 17-Mile Drive
10,000 Steps in Pebble Beach: Tips to Hiking the Del Monte Forest
10,000 Steps in Pebble Beach: Tips to Hiking the Del Monte Forest
A labyrinth of equestrian and hiking trails crisscross mystical Pebble Beach. Reaching 10,000 steps has never been so fun. Here's how you can do it in Pebble Beach: Read More »Exploring the Secret Tide Pool Scene Around Pebble Beach
Exploring the Secret Tide Pool Scene Around Pebble Beach
The entire Monterey Peninsula is teeming with terrific tide pools. Be sure to check out these spectacular sea life spots along 17-Mile Drive and beyond. Read More »Stillwater Cove: A Sanctuary for Kayaking, Paddleboarding and Aquatic Adventures
Stillwater Cove: A Sanctuary for Kayaking, Paddleboarding and Aquatic Adventures
It's not just the best backdrop in golf. The glassy waters of Stillwater Cove are ideal for paddleboarders and kayakers to glide between enchanting kelp forests, cute sea otters and playful seals and dolphins. Read More »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.
The Lone Cypress
As one of the most famous and photographed trees in the world, The Lone Cypress has prevailed on its rocky perch for over 250 years.
Bird Rock
This rock was caked in 4 to 5 feet of pelican and cormorant guano until 1930, when it was harvested as a fertilizer. Sea lions took advantage of the cleaned-off perch, and have been sun-bathing here at this active wildlife hub ever since.
Spanish Bay
Spanish explorer Don Gaspar de Portela and his crew camped here in 1769 while searching for Monterey Bay, giving the scenic picnic stop its name. There’s also a beautiful boardwalk here that wraps around the shoreline.
Point Joe
Home of the churning Restless Sea, early mariners often crashed upon these rocks. This vista offers incredible panoramas looking into Spanish Bay, and toward Spyglass Hill and Fanshell Beach.
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
Built in 1919, The Lodge is the heart and soul of Pebble Beach. The Lodge is perched above the dramatic 18th hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links, and is home to world-class dining and a bounty of boutique shops and stores.
The Inn at Spanish Bay
The sand is so white here it once restored the pristine beaches of Waikiki. Former the site of an industrial sand mine, it now hosts one of Golf Digest’s Top 50 Courses You Can Play, one of the World’s Best Hotels according to Travel and Leisure, and a memorable bagpiper performance every evening.
A Tour of 17-Mile Drive
Enjoy a sneak peek of the spectacular stops that await!
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