Spanish Bay is stop number 5 on the 17 Mile Drive guide, but it’s the first one that we came to that I really thought was worth stopping at. But I do think The Lone Cypress might be worth adding to this list because it’s so iconic. The only reason I haven’t included it is that this stop was closed due to storm damage when we visited and I don’t usually recommend places I haven’t personally been to. Note: One thing I want to mention is that I haven’t included The Lone Cypress in this list and that’s usually somewhere that I see recommended on lists of stops on the 17 Mile Drive. The road has red dashes painted along it which make it easy to follow along without getting lost, and the stops are well signposted. There are 21 stops in total and although I’ve included my favorite 17 Mile Drive stops here, there’s something to see at each of them. The guide has numbered stops with a little information about each one so you know what you’re looking at along the way. My recommendation would be to enter through the Pacific Grove Gate and leave through the Carmel Gate so you can easily follow the guide that you’ll be given when you pay your fee upon entrance. There is a fee to take the drive ($11.25 per vehicle when we visited in March 2023) and you can enter through any of the gates. I would suggest allowing at least 2 hours for the drive, especially if you want to stop for photographs or have a picnic on the way. The drive offers incredible views over the ocean on a gorgeous scenic road surrounded by amazing houses and is incredibly popular, especially during peak seasons and big golf tournaments. The 17 Mile Drive is – as advertised – a 17 mile drive that hugs the coast from Pacific Grove to Carmel in Monterey, California. We recently visited and I wanted to share what we found to be the best 17 Mile Drive stops to make to see the most breathtaking views and landscapes. Of all the things to do when visiting Monterey, California, the 17 Mile Drive is high on most peoples list.
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