17-Mile Drive Road Trip

17 Mile Drive's first stop is a grassy, woodland area named after Abraham Shepard with a typo that was never corrected. Some days might bring heavy fog which might obscure the view, but mist only makes for a...

The second stop on the 17-Mile Drive tour is full of huckleberry trees. You can get out for a bit and take a stroll through the trees. This is the highest point of the drive, but your view might be blocked b...

The third viewpoint on 17-Mile Drive was named after Spanish explorers who camped out here in 1769. It offers an incredible vantage point of this rounded inlet. For ease of access there's a half-mile boardwa...

While the name of the Pacific Ocean suggests placidity, the fourth stop on 17-Mile Drive is anything but. Large, submerged rocks in the ocean provide countless breaking points for the waves. It's a wonderful...

According to the interpretive sign, "In the early 1900s, a man named Joe lived in a driftwood hut here, selling trinkets to tourists and tending goats." What is unknown is if the man or the point had the nam...

China Rock is more of a historical landmark rather than a viewpoint. It's the site of an old fishing settlement inhabited by Chinese immigrants who probably made their way from Angel Island. They would build...

Another landmark on 17-Mile Drive has an interesting history. At one point Bird Rock was covered in almost 5 feet of avian guano - specifically pelican and cormorant. In 1930 people living in the area came u...

Tide pools, a boardwalk, and the nearby Gingerbread House make Seal Rock one of the favorite spots along 17-Mile Drive. Ample parking and restrooms also make it an attractive place to rest! Pack a lunch or g...

A popular place to find seashells is also a primary pupping habitat for seals. The beach itself is rocky - not a great place for swimming, but a perfect picnicking spot. Because the seals give birth in the s...

Take the beautiful 17-Mile Drive to Sunset Point where you can see a spectacular view of the ocean. It's a fantastic spot for a romantic date, a friendly picnic, or solitary contemplation. For the $10.50 ent...

Stop #11 on 17-Mile Drive is one of the most impressive on this route - full of the oldest and largest Monterey cypress trees in the world. Some are around 300 years old. The forest, beautiful in a stark way...

This singular cypress on a granite hillside is said to be the most photographed tree in North America. While it's not the only tree on this part of the coast, it is the only tree on its own cliff. Its age is...

This is a beach where you'll want to spend a few hours. So grab your beach gear, plenty of drinks, snacks, music, and a good friend or two, and get ready to have an amazing day. The trail down to the beach c...

As the 14th stop on 17-Mile Drive, the Visitor Center is a welcome respite after driving and exploring this community hugging the coastline. Use the clean bathrooms, grab some provisions, buy gifts for your ...

Amateur golfers Jack Neville and Douglas Grant established the beginnings of this golf course in 1919, but little did they know that it would be ranked as the best in the nation. Pebble Beach Golf Links has ...

Everyone in the car will find something of interest on 17-Mile Drive. Not into golf, seals, beaches, or birds? Try #16 - the Equestrian Center. Who doesn't like horses? This is the most unique way to tour th...

The final stop on 17-Mile Drive is relatively new, named after a generous donor to the Del Monte Conservancy. A memorial stone was placed and dedicated in 1981. After you've finished your tour of 17-Mile Dri...