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    4.3 (44 reviews)

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    Kimberli R.

    This was a drive-by. This was one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. The water is aqua-colored and the rocks are pristine. The Lone Cypress was a breathtaking site. Smell salt in the air and bask in the sun. It was a windy day- but we still stopped on the 17 mile trail and took in the absolutely wonderful view. If you are anywhere close-go there!! It is worth it!!

    Shirley W.

    I couldn't help but wonder, why would they call it the Pebble Beach? ;) It was an amazing drive along the 17 miles, each frame is a work of art. I was not sure if my eyes should be on the road. On a crisp cloud free day, the backdrop of vast clear blue ends miles away where the sea meets the sky. Maybe they share a scandalous love affair, otherwise, how could the blue connect so gently and full of tenderness? Underneath it all, the lone cypress stood there, perhaps waiting. Waiting for a lighting to strike and finally set itself on fire up into flames; or for the high waves to splash into its trunk with its savory and bitterness. He has been there for 250 years, perhaps will be there for 250 more.

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    Ashton M.

    Pebble Beach and the 17-Mile Drive were highlights of our trip to the Monterey/Carmel area. The views were incredible! Traffic was minimal. Sea lions and other wildlife were everywhere. The property was clean and well-maintained. The Pebble Beach store/shopping area had all we needed. This is absolutely worth the admission price. We liked the views of the ocean the best.

    Manny G.

    What is not to love, the beach is always clean the air is always fresh and the scenery is forever changing. A must visit if you are anywhere near the area.

    Sunset at Pebble Beach with the Lone Cypress
    Nine S.

    See my review for 17 Mile Drive, for more details.. Pebble Beach embodies the essence of pure & natural beauty in nature's RAWEST forms.. If you are fortunate, you will see deers roaming throughout the vast woods and amongst the native trees. The windy roads and hilly terrain make for rustic country appeal. You will feel captivated - even if you don't believe. Ultra luxe (even for the most renowned worldly luxurious traveler) and conveniently wedged between Monterey & Carmel by the Sea. SPECTACULAR beach for introspection, meditation & exploring your spirituality.

    Sue N.

    Was recommended to check out this place a while back and sooooo glad I did! I wasn't sure what to expect so for anyone that's new hopefully I can help shed some insight 1) there's a entrance fee of $10 that can be reimbursed when you eat at any of the restaurants listed on the brochure and you have to spend at least $35. We went with this option instead of driving out to look for food. There are at least 4 entrance gates into pebble Beach. Not sure about re-entry, but be sure to ask about that when you pay! 2) some of the restaurants were really fancy, so we opted for casual dining at STICKS - burgers were delicious! They have picnic tables available along the 17 mile drive, so feel free to bring food and have a picnic- #5 and #11 have picnic areas. 3) we went in August - really windy and chilly! Come dressed warm. Definitely not the time to lay out on the beach and catch some sun. Not quite sure I would recommend coming here to enjoy the beach or have a beach day - it's more of a site seeing place. But I did see alot of surfers catching waves!! 4) the beach beach area starts at #5 in Spanish bay, everything after that is more rocky, pebbly and coastal. #6-#10 were some of my favorites! You can see seals far away at Bird Rock! 5) I spent the whole day here and wish I made more time to walk around each numbered site to explore more. Some areas have a small trail for you to explore on and others are just stop, take pics, be in the moment and be on your way to the next site. 6) some areas are private property, watch the signs for no trespassing - this is a gated community. 7) plenty of golf courses for you to check out and maybe about one is opened to the public. 8) lots of pictures taking opportunity, bring enough battery!!! Not recommended to climb the rocks since it's naturally dynamic - never know when you'll be swept away. 9) they have restrooms throughout the 17 mile drive, don't lose that map of yours! 10) stay on 17 mile drive, anything but that road will take you into the neighborhood and other areas not on the map. The signage is pretty helpful if you do lose your map - you can go in a big loop 11) dogs are allowed. Our little pups were having fun exploring the beachy areas. Bring poop bags cause they don't provide any from what I saw. Trash cans are available at every site. I can't think of anything else right now, but I know I want to come back and visit. We made sure we stopped at every site number provided, minus the golf course ones, and every site was a picture worthy moment

    Vishwesh R.

    Home to one of the most famous scenic drives, the 17-mile drive. With 17 points of interest, located at various points along the beach. You start along the sandy beachside, and the terrain gradually changes to a rocky coastline as you go from Spanish bay beach towards China rock. Then comes bird rock which is a hub for hundreds of sunbathing pelicans and cormorants. Slowly the road winds inside and you will find yourself in a forest with some of the oldest and largest Cypress trees. There's a golf course inside which believe it or not also hosts major tournaments such as the US open and is the No. 1 ranked public course in America.

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    Maleah M.

    Beaches are always great but when there's that one special thing that separates it from others, it makes it that much better. The best part of this beach is that it has this part where the rocks on the shore create kind of like a secluded pool like area (it makes sense through my photos). So you'll have the tide coming in and filling your "pool" haha. Another plus is that it has a long 17 mile scenic route to see the sights. (10$ fee) There are definitely beautiful views of the beach through this route but also 60% of it is seeing everyone's huge houses (I guess their yards and majestic gates and castle like houses are beautiful to look at too????) Cons: this beach is within a higher end community so it's tricky to navigate through to actually find the beach you have access to, even with a navigation system or map. You must be careful to not drive into any of the club houses or private property that are a part of the resort. My family goes every summer and we have found that whoever we invite gets frustratingly lost so it's always easier to have everyone just follow behind us in their cars. I would not recommend this place for tourists because there are other easier to navigate, just as beautiful, free beaches along this coast. Because of how hard it is to find, this beach is never crowded from my experience. Most people never even find the public part and I wish I can explain how to get there. Next time I go I will try to figure out good directions. Hopefully my photos can show what I mean by the awesome natural "pools."

    Jaime M.

    5 star beaches rivaling or beating anything you'll see in Hawaii or Florida but it's obvious from some of the reviews here that not everyone is finding them. Maybe they are looking in the wrong place i.e. at the golf courses and big houses instead? Also all beaches in California are public access in case you didn't know: http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/17/us/billionaires-beach-malibu-public-access/ I did see some signs saying to keep off the golf courses which should be expected. I didn't see anyone building any 10 foot concrete walls all along the coast without access points, to prevent anyone from accessing the beaches, like in southern california though. Finally, if you don't mind walking, running or riding a bike, like I did, you don't have to pay a dime to visit any of the beaches here! I"ll let my pictures sum up this review!

    Maruko X.

    Part of the 17mile drive, if you got plenty of time for Monterey trip, go for it. If not, it can be skipped.

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    11 months ago

    It is Pebble Beach - enough said right there. The location is perfect, the grounds are immaculate and planning a golf outing and stay soon.

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    so beautiful and breathtaking great place to go. all of Monterey is beautiful. also on every golfer bucket list.

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    Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

    4.9(1.1k reviews)
    3.6 km

    This is one of the most gorgeous state parks in California!! I've been wanting to visit for years…read moreand we finally made it here this past weekend. We were staying in Monterey, so it was about a 25 min drive to get there, we arrived before 11am. We parked before the park entrance along Highway 1 where there were NO signs saying "No parking at any time" THIS IS IMPORTANT because as we were walking towards the entrance, there was a parking enforcement officer giving tickets to all the other cars parked where the signs were clearly posted closer to the entrance. So make sure you pay attention! There is parking inside the park too for only $10. Once inside there were park rangers helping you with questions and guiding you on deciding which trails to go on, which was very nice and convenient! We took a picture of the map and choose to do the Cypress Grove, and the Sea Lion Point Trails. We only had about 3 hrs to hang out at the park, so those two were perfect easy hikes and roughly about 2.5 miles if you do both loops. We got spectacular views everywhere, you could hear the Sea Lions and see so many beautiful birds flying around. Wish we would've brought binoculars, so bring some with you if you remember. We can't wait to come back another time and do a full day of hiking because there are so many other trails! The park and restrooms were clean and well kept too, it's definitely a must visit once in your lifetime at least!!

    Absolutely stunning scenery! Easily one of the best hiking trails I've experienced! I've visited…read moretwice now, and both times have been fantastic. The coastal trails are well marked and offer breathtaking lookout points throughout the hike. Today was a little foggy but we were still able to enjoy the beauty. It's definitely worth arriving early to secure parking. The main lot was full when we got there, but we were able to find a spot along Highway 1. While it was a bit crowded, the variety of trails helps spread people out, so it never felt too overwhelming. We hiked about 3.5 miles and made it to the cove where seals birth their pups, Bird Island, hidden beach coves with beautiful blue water and tide pools. There were also docents and volunteers we spotted along the way. Next time I'd like to go further down the trail and explore more of the park.

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    China Cove

    5.0(10 reviews)
    8.5 km

    Magnificent views and short hikes…read more I had a very pleasant short hike along some of the trails. Outstanding views of the sea and cliffs where the water carved out scenic scenes. Keep an eye out for seat otters in the water and seals on the sand in secluded coves. Parking can be a bit challenging on more popular days. I suggest driving to the end where China Cove is and keep an eye out for parking spots along the way. Be ready to backtrack to those open spots.

    Absolutely breathtaking views. This gorgeous cove is hidden away deep in Point Lobos State Natural…read moreReserve. The parking lots fills up fast so you may have to park outside the park. We got there fairly late in the day, so we were able to go into the entrance with our car ($10 fee per car, it's free to park on the street outside). We were able to park all the way down in the last parking lot, then walked on the Bird Island Trail to get to China Cove - it's barely 5 minutes into the trail. The seals are so fun to watch down there and the view is like a postcard! I also highly recommend continuing to walk along Bird Island Trail to see Pelican Point and more gorgeous beach views. It's a fairly easy trail with a stunning view throughout. This is a must see!! Last entrance to the park is 6:30 pm and everyone has to be out by 7 pm. This wasn't confirmed anywhere online so we called them to get correct info on their current hours.

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    Spanish Bay

    Spanish Bay

    4.3(9 reviews)
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    Known for its white sand, beautiful waters, and an abundance of beach stones that people often like…read moreto stack here, Spanish Bay is a serene, albeit a bit windy and cold beach that backs up into the Pebble Beach golf course. The bay derived its name from Spanish Explorers camped out here in 1769 who were attempting to find Monterey Bay. You can access Spanish Bay beach through several access points, one of which is Sunset Drive in Pacific Grove. This allows you to avoid needing to pay a toll to go through the 17-mile drive. We however arrived during our tour of the 17-mile drive, stop #3. The parking lot is spacious and has ample spaces available for parking. As mentioned, it is windy here so it's recommended that you layer up. Due to its colder climate, we didn't see anyone here with beach towels enjoying the sand. Surfers apparently love the waters here due to the powerful waves, but it is not recommended for swimming due to the cold temperatures and strong rip currents.

    Though this is #3 of #17 stops on the 17 Mile Drive, it's where most people instinctually stop for…read morea visit. This beautiful beach is named for the Gaspar de Portola and his Spanish explorer crew, who were not happy campers, temporarily lodging here in 1769 as they took a year to find Monterey Bay because the men would not ask for directions. Though the sand is white and soft, my wife stepped on glass. Stupid campers. Though this is "the beach", it's chilly even on the hottest day (runs up to 15 degrees cooler than Monterey), and the water is perfect for polar bears. The fun is in stacking the big rocks, though nature purists believe that is assault.

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