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by Melissa September 18, 2017March 9, 2018
written by Melissa September 18, 2017March 9, 2018

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This entry is part 6 of 13 in the series Northern California 2016

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After our two days in Santa Cruz, we began the next phase of our Northern California road trip. We set south on the Pacific Coast Highway toward Big Sur and Carmel. On our drive, we took a minor detour onto 17-mile-drive before checking into the Hyatt Highlands Carmel.

17 Mile Drive

Now, reviews for 17-mile-drive on TripAdvisor are very strange. Some people can’t seem to get past the admission price of $10 (per vehicle). Others seem to think the drive only takes you past mansions that cost millions of dollars. Do you drive past mansions? Yep, but you also get views like this:

Views along 17 Mile Drive

And this:

Coastal views in Big Sur and Carmel, California

Are there other great views along the Pacific Coast Highway that you can see for free? Yup. But I’d still recommend 17-mile-drive to folks visiting the area. We were there on 4th of July weekend, and it wasn’t nearly as crowded as we were expecting (which was another common complaint). So, overall, it was a very pleasant experience!

When you “enter” 17-Mile-Drive, you’re provided with a map, which contains numbers corresponding to the different scenic viewpoints. And, there are descriptions of each of the viewpoints. I’m pretty sure we stopped at EVERY viewpoint, so, be forewarned, we have lots of photos.

Scenic Vistas along Pacific Coast in California Views along 17 Mile Drive Views along 17 Mile Drive.

The 17-mile drive area is also home to the famous Pebble Beach Golf Course. Golf course holes were visible along much of the drive. I don’t golf, but damn, if I did, I’d like to golf there!

Views of Pebble Beach Golf Holes from 17 Mile Drive Views of Pebble Beach Golf Holes from 17 Mile Drive

Each vista point has a designated parking area and is numbered, so you can compare it to the map.

Viewpoint location signs

I think we said this on every portion of our drive along the Pacific Coast Highway, but it warrants saying again, “MY GAWD, THE VIEWS!”

17 Mile Drive Views 17 Mile Drive Views 17 Mile Drive Views

And what some people won’t do for the perfect Instagram shot. Seriously, how do those people get there?

Crazy woman standing on high rock formation for perfect Instagram shot Posing for instagram along 17 Mile Drive Posing for instagram along 17 Mile Drive

And back to the views (these were taken at various spots along the drive):

Driving along 17 Mile Drive and the coastal views Driving along 17 Mile Drive and the coastal views Driving along 17 Mile Drive and the coastal views Driving along 17 Mile Drive and the coastal views Driving along 17 Mile Drive and the coastal views Driving along 17 Mile Drive and the coastal views Driving along 17 Mile Drive and the coastal views

One of the more famous sites along 17-mile drive is the Lone Cypress!

Lone Cypress Tree

There’s a set of steps nearby that you can use to get an even closer view of the Lone Cypress.

Steps that lead down to Lone Cypess Lookout

As we were finishing up 17 Mile Drive, we realized we were getting really hungry. We had planned to have lunch closer to our hotel in Carmel, but the drive took us a lot longer than we expected. (In a good way! So many scenic spots to check out!) So, we decided to have a Pebble Beach restaurant called Stillwater Bar and Grill. We just had simple meals (I had the fish and chips and Ken had a burger) since it was a pretty expensive place for our typical restaurant spending habits. But, the view couldn’t be beat, and plus, we were so hungry!

Exterior of Stillwater Bar and Grill at Pebble Beach

Here was the view!

View from Stillwater Bar and Grill at Pebble Beach

And, I chuckled at this sign on our table:

Bird behavior modification Ken at Stillwater

We also walked around the inside for a bit, which was home to a lovely seating area, as well as Pebble Beach tournament trophies of course.

Pebble Beach trophies Walking around Pebble Beach Golf Club Walking around Pebble Beach Golf Club Walking around Pebble Beach Golf Club

After we were good and full from lunch, we continued on with our drive heading to our hotel in Carmel, the Hyatt Highlands. After checking in there and unpacking, we headed out to Carmel.

San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission

That evening, we stopped by a Mission in Carmel for some sightseeing.

San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission Mission in Carmel, California | California Missions San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission

It was a lovely and scenic place, great for photography. But a good portion of it was closed for restoration while we were there. They were restoring a courtyard area.

Photographs of Mission in Carmel San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission

You could also walk around inside the church.

Inside the church at San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission Inside the church at San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission Inside the church at San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission Inside the church at San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission Inside the church at San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission

And then we headed back outside at the Mission

Grounds of mission in Carmel Grounds of mission in Carmel

 

This is the area that was being restored:

Courtyard under restoration at Mission Courtyard under restoration at Mission

But, I’m sure it’ll be gorgeous when the restoration is done.

Grounds of mission in Carmel Grounds of mission in Carmel Grounds of mission in Carmel Grounds of mission in Carmel

I think I’ll cover the rest of our time in Big Sur in a “part 2” post. I think that’s enough pictures for a single post, don’t you think!?

Here are a few other posts about 17 Mile Drive and The Carmel Mission from around the web:

  • Whimsy Soul (Day Date in Monterey County)
  • Valerie Was Here (17 Mile Drive – Pebble Beach, California)
  • We 3 Travel (Taking 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach)

Have you been to the Big Sur or Carmel area recently? Did you include 17-Mile Drive or the Mission during your visit?



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  • San Francisco Touring, Part 2
  • San Francisco Touring, Part 3
  • United 777-300 Business Class Review SFO-IAD (Lay Flat Seats)

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7 comments

Neha Sharma March 10, 2018 - 12:28 am

Lovely pictures! I have the entire west coast highway route down on my list of “must do roadtrips of a lifetime”, so I enjoyed reading your post about this part of it 🙂

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Tanja/The Red Phone Box travels March 10, 2018 - 4:32 am

beautiful photos #theweeklypostcard

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Jo March 10, 2018 - 5:23 am

This brought back happy memories of when we did this trip about 15 years ago.
? such stunning coastline I remember the drive taking a long time because we kept stopping! #weeklypostcard

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Anisa March 10, 2018 - 6:45 am

I have been wanting to do that drive for a while now but just haven’t had a chance. The views are amazing. I am like you, we would probably stop at each viewpoint too. Lunch with a view like that is worth the expensive lunch. Thanks for sharing on #TheWeeklyPostcard.

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Travel Lexx March 10, 2018 - 12:39 pm

Looks like an absolutely incredible drive and the views are amazing! I really want to do another roadtrip along the Pacific Coast – did a tour a few years back but didn’t get to drive any of it. Love the historic mission too. Looks like there is plenty to see and do and loads of stops to explore the area!

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Ruth March 10, 2018 - 2:24 pm

Oh my! These are some of my favorite places in California. I regret not staying more time in Carmel. To my defense, I visited during a Memorial Day weekend and it was crazy crowded. I did get to see the mission and Juniperro Sierra’s mausoleum. #TheWeeklyPostcard

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California Globetrotter March 12, 2018 - 3:22 am

I have never made it up to Big Sur and Carmel! I’ve always wanted to do the complete PCH drive! Next time I’m home for sure!! Thanks for linking up with #TheWeeklyPostcard!

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