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Lone Cypress (leftmost perch on top of rock), symbol of Pebble Beach Company

Personally, the 17 mile drive does not have much more to offer than the wild stretch of coastal land in Big Sur, along Pacific Coast Highway ( or highway 1). Sure it is beautiful, but to get in the 17 mile drive requires an entrance fee of $9.00 per vehicle, compared to driving in Big SUR which is FREE! The difference is that in 17 mile drive, you will see the world famous Pebble Golf Course, host for the 100th US OPen.

Pebble Beach Golf Course

Also, the drive would pass through luxury mansions. There are actually a lot of wildlife to be seen in the drive such as pelicans, cormorants, seals, sea lions, sea otters, all in their natural habitat. But then, again, one can see all these and much more also at the wilder and beautiful Big SUR. But if you are close to the area, a visit to this place is sure an enjoyable one. Entering the 17 mile drive by bike however is free. The drive will make take you through the hills, mountains, beaches, rocky shores, bird rocks, seal rocks, and many other beautiful scenery.

Rocky Cliffs

The most photographed icon of 17 mile drive is the Lone Cypress tree, which has been perched alone on its rocky cliff for 250 years already.

250 yrs old Lone Cypress perched on top of the rock