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    The Lone Cypress

    4.7 (43 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    timothee m.

    such a beautiful place and amazing 17 miles drive. perfect place to enjoy summer days.

    Alyssa A.

    Of all the stops on the 17 Mile Drive, this is one of my top 3 spots to stop and visit. It has mostly earned that spot because of its historical nature to Pebble Beach as the Lone Cyprus has long been their icon. Subsequently, this stop is a bit larger than some of the prior stops as it has more parking space, more informational plaques, and different viewing levels to see the tree. You have the option to view it from street level or climb down some stairs to see it a bit closer. While the view is much prettier and more peaceful from down the stairs, if you're looking to get a good picture of it, vantage points are probably better at street level. Had this stop not had the historical relevance that it has, I would've toyed with giving it a 4 star. I kind of expected the tree to be a bit more lone than it was? But still worth a good stop on your drive.

    Gerald L.

    Kind of cool having this loan tree sitting out there on this big rock I guess. Incredible view in the background. A lot of congestion with people in cars. I don't know what else to say. if you're going on this drive, you should get out and take a look.

    Elvin D.

    Cool spot to take photos and chill and watch the ocean! We actually saw some whales here so there's that too. Parking is kind tough since it's a touristy spot in pebble beach. Worth the views if your in Carmel!

    Matvey V.

    Great place to visit, had so much fun and enjoyed the weather. A good picture spot and place to go with family to sight see.

    Lou L.

    Just pure beauty. I did the 17 mile drive here and it is so beautiful. You can enter the gate on foot or pay $10 if you are driving a car

    Sue S.

    IMHO The Lone Cypress is less than a mile from The Lodge at Pebble Beach, so it was a no brainer to head that way after our visit to the famed Pebble Beach golf course. We arrived around 4 p.m. which was about 45 minutes before sunset. We had no problem finding parking at this time of day and no crowds! Walked down the wooden steps to the viewing deck for a spectacular view of the famed Lone Cypress and a gorgeous pre-sunset vista. If you're driving the famed 17-Mile Drive through the Del Monte Forest, you must stop here. Just stop! You'll never forgive yourself if you don't!

    Maria C.

    This was of the stops on our tour and man oh man it was a beauty to see! I am not that big on history, but a great scene to take a picture, I am here for it! And this spot did not disappoint. The weather was beautiful during this trip a few months ago so this made for an enjoyable day to walk the 17 mi trail to capture the memories of this trip. Whoever would of thought a tree would be a sight for sore eyes! Wear comfy shoes! If you are in the area, check out this site and its history... you may be surprised! Have fun and enjoy life!

    Zan L.

    You may recognize this tree as the world famous logo for the Pebble Beach resorts and it was been so since it's founding in February 1919. Just like the beautiful Torrey Pine in San Diego, this tree is native to this specific area and is not found anywhere else in the world. It's a true California Landmark and another one of our beautiful native species. The area can get quite crowded with people taking pictures but honestly it is so beautiful that is some thing you need to see at least once. Driving on the 17 mile drive you will pass it as your midway point. It's hard to sum up in words how beautiful this place is, it's best to just go for yourself, be quiet, and take it all the natural beauty.

    Sandeep R.

    I might have visited the 17 mile drive on a dozen occasions but this place never gets old. If you're visiting the 17 mile drive, I'd highly recommend ranking this place in your top 5 points. More specifically, if you're starting your day early, you'd want to visit this point while there's ample sunlight. The tree is located between Cypress Point Club and the Pebble Beach Golf Links. For folks who are short on time and don't wish to hike/ walk closer to the vista point, you could still take some really great pictures of the tree from off the road.

    Love this picture of The Lone Cypress.
    Seth A.

    I am appreciative to have made it here to The Lone Cypress...the iconic tree that makes up famous Pebble Beach and is situated along 17-Mile Drive. The Lone Cypress is Stop #12 on 17-Mile Drive. It's a very popular area. When I was here visiting on a Sunday afternoon back in August...at least I was able to find a parking spot on the side of the road, lol. Also good for being here at 1pm was that...the sun was at my back and made for the tree to be very photogenic standing high above the cliffside waters of the Pacific Ocean. What else was terrific about my time at this Lone Cypress was the fact that I was able to snap some pictures of myself and the tree in the background without being disturbed by random strangers getting in the way! These are all important aspects for me, lol. So, during my 30-minute pullover...I was living in the moment and enjoying myself. Another great aspect was even zooming in on the tree with my phone...it really stood out in the background. I was pretty mesmerized just staring at it. I'd like to relay what the road stop sign mentioned about this long-standing symbol of the Pebble Beach Area, basically what it's all about.... "For more than 250 years, the world-famous Lone Cypress has braved the elements atop its rocky pedestal overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Known as the Midway Point on the original 17-Mile Drive, this iconic tree has been the logo for Pebble Beach Resorts since its founding in 1919". Well said! Lastly, the overall setting and coastline was so scenic with wonderful picture taking opportunities. When the sun is shining brightly, the scenery cannot be beat! Luckily for me when I stopped on by...the sun was out in full force. Yet though earlier in the day when I started 17-Mile Drive...it was very overcast with clouds and the beach shores weren't nearly as beautiful. My obvious suggestion is to plan 17-Mile Drive in advance (lol, if possible) in case of poor weather. The Lone Cypress! One of the best and most monumental areas to the entire 17-Mile Drive. Getting a few pictures of it standing tall in its glory high over the rugged California coastline was truly a memorable experience for me.

    Sunil R.

    Our vacation home was very close to the Lone Cypress and we stopped off here for a very serene hour yesterday. The Lone Cypress is over 250 years old and I believe the average age of these trees is 300 years old, so enjoy it while you can. The location of the tree, the conversation history, and vista are incredible. We saw several foreign tourists here and we are lucky to live so close to this beautiful area. It is well worth a stop when you are in this area. Also makes for a great photo opp. It was quite busy but were lucky to find a parking spot.

    Beautiful day,  beautiful location.
    Michelle R.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the entire 17 Mile Drive. By the time we arrived at the Lone Cypress it was sunny and warm, and it made the backdrop for photos spectacular! There's pretty much one or two prime photo spots, so it gets crowded. Pro-tip: specify when you ask someone to take your picture that you want the Lone Cypress in the shot. I asked a gentleman who took the photo and mostly blocked the entire photo op.....HAHAHA!!!!!

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    Point Lobos State Natural Reserve - Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

    Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

    4.9(1.1k reviews)
    2.5 mi

    One of our favorite places in the world and a place I'm certainly glad is in our proverbial…read more"backyard." Ok, so it's like 3-4 hours away, but wow, really pretty here. The natural landscape is just phenomenal. God's fingerprints all over this place. Pros: - not a bad drive down here from the touristy parts of Monterey and Seaside where we usually reside for the weekend - a bit windy, but a truly lovely and incredibly scenic twisty, turn-y road that keeps me on my toes - once you're here it's just breathtaking. - trail walk/stroll is pretty easy, nothing real rigorous as long as you're still in decent health. - more challenging "hikes" available for those who are looking for more, I've not stepped up to that (huffing and puffing doesn't sound fun), so I'm not sure where those trails are, but easy to find online. - so much fauna and flora to look at. - the coast here is just so rugged and ridiculously jawpdropping. - kids love this place too. There's a ranger station/little nature stop/house of sorts, not quite a "museum", but it's got the history, the nature, the strange facts you'd not otherwise know about unless you stopped by. - very kind and dedicated volunteers that will tell you all you want to know about Point Lobos - the nature, the creatures of sky, sea, and land, the past, present and future, whatever you want. - Plus they often have binoculars they will let you use to look out at the coast for seals and sealions and otters and more galore, oh my! Cons: - parking is the suck here. It's not too expensive to get in, but most people seem to park along the main road/highway that leads to Point Lobos which is kind of dangerous and a good trek to get to the State Reserve, so you've got your exercise before you even start exploring. That could be a plus? All in all, a magnificent and marvelous natural state reserve, well preserved, more than maintained, must see to appreciate.

    Views, trails, tide pools, ocean waves, shells, and lots of poison oak!…read more Parking is limited and we arrived later than we wanted. We were able to park on the side of the road like a lot of others, but other than that it's a worthwhile stop. Gorgeous state park, easy walking trails, there was even a park volunteer at the trailhead with maps answering questions and giving good advice (both when we got there and a different volunteer posted there when we left!)

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    Carmel Mission Basilica - The main chapel of the Basilica

    Carmel Mission Basilica

    4.2(217 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Carmel Mission Basilica (formal name 'San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo') is one of six minor…read morebasilicas in the state of California (five being former Spanish missions). It is the oldest one, founded in 1770, and elevated to basilica status by Pope John XXIII in 1960. My wife, her mom, and I visited it during a late Sunday afternoon during our first day in Carmel, and found it to be a great, worthwhile experience, especially if one is Roman Catholic. The basilica is still a working parish, so parking during non-mass hours was easy to find. A ticket booth was set-up at the visitor entrance, with cost of $15 per adult ($13 for senior). There is an adjacent gift shop that doesn't require admission and sells all the various religious items that one would expect from a religious tourist attraction. We ended up spending about 90 minutes here (there is a lot of information here, along with a lot to see). -- Founding priest was Junipero Serra ("Apostle of California"). He was canonized by Pope Francis in 2015, and his shrine/remains are interned here. -- Only U.S. church visited by a pontiff during a papal visit: Pope John Paul II in 1987. He paid homage to Father Serra, and laid flowers at the tomb. This visit is clearly commemorated. -- the Munras Family Heritage Museum is worth going to, to see a short movie about the prominent Monterey family, along with early California artifacts from the family. -- the Nativity scene was one of the most intricate -- the large courtyard is a good place to stop and admire the architecture of a California Spanish mission, along with a thick trunk Cork Oak tree By the time we were leaving, the ticket office had closed (last call is at 16:30, to allow everyone to have enough time before official close at 18:00).

    My friends took me to the Basilica and we enjoyed walking around the grounds and visiting the…read morevarious Chapels within the site. It is also the final resting spot of Saint Junipero Serra, the Founding Father of California. Pope John Paul II visited here in 1987 and is recognized in the Our Lady of Bethlehem Chapel, which is a beautiful, small chapel with a confessional from years ago. The Mission Cemetery is the final resting place for some members of this Parish. It also includes a symbolic cemetery representing the hundreds of indigenous people buried here and the surrounding area. These grave sites are adorned with abalone shells as an honorary recognition of their cultural presence to the area. There are several museums on site, beautiful artwork and religious artifacts as well as an extensive courtyard to wander around. Finally, there is a display of the final resting place for Saint Junipero as well as reproductions of other parts of the Basilica back in the day. The price of $15 for adults/$12 for seniors may be a little steep for families, but it is worthwhile to explore the history of the renowned Basilica.

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    Carmel Mission Basilica - One of the rooms in the Basilica representing the decor at that time.

    One of the rooms in the Basilica representing the decor at that time.

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    17-Mile Drive Scenic Tour - 8.12.2024

    17-Mile Drive Scenic Tour

    4.1(955 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    This is a famous attraction that is well worth your time. Enter at the Pacific Grove Gate and pay…read more$12.50 per car. Keep your receipt and the map they give you. Immediately after entering you will pass The Spanish Bay golf course which is worth a short stop to walk into the club house. This is the first of the golf courses that make up the Pebble Beach Golf Resort. Later you will pass by Spyglass and then the Pebble Beach Visitor Center. The 17 mile drive is a loop but I did not complete it because I had read that the more inland parts weren't very scenic. Then continue following the easy to see 17 Mile drive signs. Shortly you will arrive on the coast road that offers excellent water views and several designated stopping areas for viewing, picnicking and walking that are shown on the map. Later you will drive thru many large Cypress Trees along past many beautiful homes that must be in the 7 and 8 figure price ranges. Budget about 45 minutes to an hour to get to Pebble Beach Visitor Center. Be sure to stop there. Free admission and parking along with restrooms. When you get there go into the PB golf club. They have 3 or 4 restaurants and your $12.50 gate receipt is deducted from your bill. I dined at The Bench restaurant that overlooks the 18th green.

    One of the most scenic drives I've ever driven on. Definitely worth the cost (it's about $13…read moresomething for the day). They give you a map and list of recommended attractions to visit. I started on the south end, near Carmel. I visited all of the recommended sites except for two of them. The first one was at Ford Meadow. The historical marker did not provide very much information on the man it was named after. Next was Pebble Beach Golf Course - in which I have heard of, but it wasn't until my visit that I realized how prestigious it was. There was another golf course nearby but I didn't spend very much time there. Next was the Lone Cypress tree. Usually this is the highlight of the drive, and it is said that it is the most photographed tree in America. The next stops were mostly waterfront places that had some history and great views. There was also Crocker Grove, where you can look at tall, tall trees. On one of the stops you can see elephant seals sunbathe on a fertilized rock. Again, I say it was worth checking out. Do it next time you are in Monterey, Carmel or traveling the PCH!

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    17-Mile Drive Scenic Tour - 6/24/25 FYI. Lounge area

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    Monterey State Historic Park - California poppies

    Monterey State Historic Park

    4.7(19 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    History Seeker…read more Monterey State Historic Park is quite possibly the most under-the-radar CA State Park in existence; located directly adjacent to Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf, it's literally been under our noses this entire time. Admittedly, it's not the sexiest State Park in existence, as it's mostly compromised of historic buildings and museums, and that's not to mention it's not what most would imagine when you say the words "State Park." But that's what makes this place even more interesting, in my opinion. The Good: *It's free! My favorite price. :D *The Pacific House and Custom House are full of fantastic relics and information about this area, and you'll soon quickly realize why this place is a State park. *Free tours are given (Thu-Sun 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.) *Lots of historical "secret" gardens to explore, including the Memory Garden, Custom House Davis Garden and many more! Check out this link for more info: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=952 *Located adjacent to the Old Fisherman's Wharf, so no need to pack a lunch. :) *One can also access the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail from here, as well. The Meh: *Semi Dog-friendly (allowed outside but not in the buildings) The Ugly: *Parking can be a bit of a hassle, as the adjacent paid City of Monterey Lot fills up quickly on weekends, and the street parking is limited to two hours (read the signs carefully). TLDR: Great place to visit, especially if you're already in the area. It's definitely a must-see for all fans of history, and especially CA history.

    Nice little bit of history here. Very nice volunteers and knowledgeable. There's a store where…read moreyou'll find gifts, books and trinkets.

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