Pebble Beach, California Travel Information

Big Sur Coast Scenic Drive: Carmel to Morro Bay A 122-mile-long highway that twists down the scenic central California coastline from Carmelto Morro Bay. This scenic drive follows California Highway 1 and twists along the spectacular Big Sur Coast ... Carmel, CA

Carmel and Pebble Beach Imagine a village so quaint it has no parking meters along its narrow, shaded streets and no neon signs advertising its many chic shops and charming cafes. Imagine a coastal hamlet with more than a hu... Pebble Beach, CA

Carmel Mission Father Junipero Serra landed in Monterey Bay by ship and founded Mission San Carlos Borromeo in 1770. The following year, Father Serra moved the mission’s location from near Monterey’s presidio to its... Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Carmel Valley Sunshine and Shopping: Home on the Ranch, Arts and Boutique Mecca The Carmel River ambles over the valley floor between two mountain ranges through horse farms, ranch resorts, and meadows liberally sprinkled with spreading oaks. Just a few miles from the Pacific coa... Carmel, CA

Colton Hall Today, the museum at Colton Hall—the first US government building in California—is quite modest, but what occurred here in 1849 was pivotal in California’s transformation from Mexican rule to Californ... Monterey, CA

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Carmel Beach Trail (Distance: 0.9 mi) This is dog country—local and visiting canines of all ages, sizes, and breeds romp and play from dawn to dusk all week long. Just follow your dog down the sand dune to the water’s edge. You can begin ...

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - Hiking - length:2.33 mi

Carmel Beach (Distance: 1.1 mi) This is a protected beach break with well-shaped peaks in Carmel. Carmel Beach is a beautiful 0.5-mile stretch of squeaky white sand with several quality beach-break peaks. The best spots on this beac...

Carmel, CA - Surfing - length:unknown

Scenic Bluff Path Carmel Beach (Distance: 1.2 mi) The Scenic Bluff Path is a well-maintained gravel pathway in Carmel. The path parallels Scenic Road on the bluffs above Carmel Beach, with eight stairways accessing the white sand beach. The trail mea...

Monterey, CA - Hiking - length:1.4 mi

Mission Trail Park (Distance: 1.3 mi) Mission Trail Park, encompassing 35 acres, is Carmel’s largest park. The designated nature park has five miles of well-maintained trails that meander up a forested stream-fed canyon and along the hill...

Carmel, CA - Hiking - length:1.5 mi

Carmel Beach (Distance: 1.5 mi) Fronting the heart of downtown Carmel lies Carmel Beach, an arc of white sand between Pebble Beach and Carmel Point. The crescent-shaped beach is backed by twisted, wind-swept Monterey cypress perched...

Carmel, CA - Hiking - length:2.4 mi

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Poppy Hills Poppy Hills Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6865 yards, par 72 1.5 miles from center of Pebble Beach, California

Spyglass Hill Spyglass Hill Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6862 yards, par 72 1.5 miles from center of Pebble Beach, California

Cypress Point Cypress Point Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6536 yards, par 72 2.1 miles from center of Pebble Beach, California

Dunes Monterey Peninsula Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6762 yards, par 72 2.6 miles from center of Pebble Beach, California

Shores Monterey Peninsula Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6361 yards, par 71 2.6 miles from center of Pebble Beach, California

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