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17-Mile Drive


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 74 attractions in Monterey
Traveller Description: The 17 mile drive, CA , is a wonderful and scenicdrive with beautiful views. However, you should keep in mind that this is a toll road and you will... more »
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Attraction type: Scenic drive
Activities: Driving, Golfing

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4 of 5 stars
New York City, New York
13 Dec 2009

I was last on this drive over 30 years ago & a lot has changed since than. The view remains the same but the big houses have been added. They are all mcmansions & truly a site to see. Why someone would need that large amount of space is beyond me- talk about trying to keep up with the Jones'.... more

12 Dec 2009

We had a golf fan in our group that had to see the 18th hole at Pebble Beach. Golf nirvana ! Was a bit foggy the day we were there so some views were not so great. Stop for lunch ( pricey) while you are visiting. more

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5 of 5 stars
Toronto, Ontario
3 Dec 2009

The first part of the drive was admittedly not that interesting and through a residential area. But then it opened up to beautiful coastal scenery. We saw it on a day when it was overcast and the sky was moody and we still had some really great photos. As we progressed along the drive the sky cleared and we saw... more

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5 of 5 stars
arcadia, california
1 Dec 2009

A must visit. The views are stunning and breathtaking. We were there when it was overcast and windy. I cannot imagine the views if the weather is clear and sunny. more

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5 of 5 stars
Las Vegas, Nevada
20 Nov 2009
1
person found this review helpful

It costs $9.25 to drive this road. It's absolutely worth it. You can plan on taking about 2 hours to drive the 17 miles because there are so many points along the way you'll want to stop and take photos or walk around. The scenery is spectacular, from beautiful pine forests to amazing coastline. The houses are also incredible. Several... more

Stunning
26 Oct 2009

Absolutely stunning the views at Pebble Beach are the best i,ve ever seen well worth a visit more

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1 of 5 stars
mechanicsville,va.
28 Sep 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Reality check. If you are driving a good part of the California coast, particularly any part of the central coast, this drive will add little to your experience. It is puzzling why so many guidebooks include this as virtually not to be missed. Most of the 17 miles are spent winding through residential areas. The "Lone Cyress"? Never has marketing... more

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2 of 5 stars
California
20 Sep 2009
2
people found this review helpful

This drive was highly recommend by a close friend and I hate to say it, but I was extremely disappointed. I am not complaining about the almost $10 that you have to pay to get in but the quality of everything on the drive is just awful. The pamphlet that they give you when first entering boasts fantastic views of... more

12 Sep 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Terrible. This is a con, where rich folk charge people to look at their houses. Seriously, charging people 10 bucks to drive that road has everything to do with keeping out the riff raff that won't drop 250 on a round of golf. It has nothing to do with the drive itself, which is basically the same as the rest... more

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5 of 5 stars
New York City, New York
8 Sep 2009

I'm not going to lie to you. Most of the 17 miles is nothing out of the ordinary. But you do get to see Pebble Beach and the Lone Cypress still sticks in the heads of my wife and I as a truly beautiful scene so I have to call the place a must see when in the area. more

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