17-Mile Drive: A Scenic Road along the Monterey Peninsula

17-Mile Drive is a scenic road along a romantic stretch of coastline going through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove in Monterey County, on the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California.

17-Mile Drive

Running along the Monterey Peninsula, the road hugs the Pacific coastline. It’s one of the most scenic drives in the world. Spanning the coast between Pacific Grove and Carmel, the 17-Mile Drive is one of the most famous toll roads in the nation. The 17-Mile Drive gates are open to the public from sunrise to sunset.

The 2-lane road is totally paved. It is a 17-mile (27 km)-long scenic loop. The trip began as a carriage road for guests at Monterey's Hotel del Monte in the early 1880s and runs through Pacific Grove to Pebble Beach, from the dramatic Pacific coastline to the majestic Del Monte Forest. Motorcycles are prohibited.

This is a remarkable road trip featuring awe-inspiring sights along the way. Plan 2-3 hours to complete the drive. Remember to bring your camera. Make sure you leave enough time to make plenty of stops along the way. The best time to take the 17-Mile Drive is fall or spring. 

 

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