Advertise with us


What the World is Looking for
Chiff.com Web Guide

Gold Star 17 Mile Drive PicturesGold Star 17 Mile Drive MapsGold Star 17 Mile Drive ReviewsGold Star Things to see on 17 Mile Drive



Looking for something?              
Main
Articles
Art & Culture
Business
Cooking
Education
Fashion
Health
Holidays
Home Life
Legal Guide
Party Ideas
Pets
Pop Culture
Recipes
Recreation
Science
Shopping
Society
Sports
Technology
Tax Guides
Toy Reviews
Travel Guides
Wine Guides
Your Money

MAIN Arrow to Travel Travel Arrow to California California Arrow to 17 Mile Drive 17 Mile Drive


View from 17 mile drive
If you've ever heard of the breathtaking scenery of California's
17-mile drive we're here to report that it's all absolutely true.

Prepare for breathtaking forests, spectacular ocean vistas, and close-up views of birds and wildlife, seals, otters and sea lions. But 17-mile drive is so much more.

And even if you aren't a golf fan, you'll soon realize why anybody would want to play at the mega-course that is Pebble Beach.

Ready, Set, Drive

Navigating by car through the drive couldn't be easier.

Start at any one of five entry gates along the route to begin your journey. Admission is $9 per car, but entry is free for those who want to bike or hike along the trail. Don't forget to ask for a map, which easily guides visitors through the more than 20 scenic vistas offering dozens of photo-ops along the way.

The journey begins quietly enough through Del Monte forest with well-marked lookout points at Shepherd's Knoll and Huckleberry Hill for stunning views of Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains.

From here onward, the anticipation begins to build as you wind your way along the coast with breathtaking wonders at every turn.

If you're limited for time (the drive can vary from a mere half hour, to an all-day excursion, depending how leisurely you travel) you'll definitely want to see the major attractions. Here are our top picks:

Nature Lovers 17-Mile Drive Must Sees

Elephant seals
The world famous Lone Cypress.



  • The Restless Sea - this aptly-named spot provides a sea-misted atmosphere and the spectacular power of crashing waves - caused by underwater turbulence from rock outcroppings at the next stop, Point Joe.

  • Point Joe - Named for a 19th century Chinese fisherman, this was also the site where many mariners crashed their ships in the tempestuous waters just offshore.

  • Bird Rock - Use your camera zoom or binoculars for close-up views of the thousands of birds, seals and sea lions frolicking around the giant rock, dramatically jutting out from the seas offshore.

  • The Lone Cypress - You'll have to fight-off bus loads of tourists for just the right vantage point to capture the image of this 250-year-old tree, a world famous landmark, that still valiantly clings to vibrant life on its craggy perch.

 

Author: Chiff Travel Editors



More about 17 Mile Drive around the Web:

17-Mile Drive - Wikipedia

17 Mile Drive - Pebble Beach California

 

Sponsored Links

Sponsored Links


 



Like this page? E-mail it to a friend: E-mails are not recorded. Read our privacy policy

 

 
 

chiff.com - You're Guide to the Best Sites

Privacy  |  Mission Statement  |  Contact us |  Sitemap  |  Advertise with Us

All contents copyright © Chiff.com 1999 - 2012