17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, California

The 17-Mile Drive is a scenic drive through Pebble Beach on the Monterey Peninsula and a must see.  These images cannot even come close to capturing the breathtaking views here.  They are the most perfect backdrop for any photographer.  As you can tell from the images, the sun was setting and it made the scenery even more magical.  We stopped at different points of interest along way.  My favorite stop was Moss Beach.  I loved all the perfect little cobblestone towers on the beach.  Bird Rock was most definitely the smelliest due to the birds and sea lions who call it their home.  Another one of my favorite stops was the Lone Cypress.  This tree is more than 250 years old.  We were also just in time to enjoy the bagpiper who signals the close of the golf course every evening at the Inn at Spanish Bay.  Spanish Bay got it’s name in honor of explorer Don Gaspar de Portola, who was exploring the coastline in 1769 and decided to camp here.  Here is a link to more information about the 17-Mile Drive. 

www.pebblebeach.com/17-mile-drive