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17-Mile Drive
Monterey, CA
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Ranked #6 of 53 attractions in Monterey
Type: Scenic Drives
Activities: Driving, Golfing
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...
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Bourbonnais, Illinois
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I drove the circle to see the golf courses and was pleased to see so many great ocean views with pull-offs for lunch and casual viewing (benches!!!). Mansions were impressive, but you can see mansions in lots of resorts.
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The views are good but if you have already driven up HWY One you will have already taken enough pictures of rocks and crashing waves to last a life time. For golfers this is a must however. We stopped off for lunch at Pebble Beach and my husband had a great chat at the bar about golf while I scoffed...
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Cupertino, California
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This drive is beautiful and peaceful! There are places to have picnics and take pictures. You can either start in Monterey/pacific grove and end in Carmel or go the other direction. Either way, it is highly recommended.
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Edmonton, Canada
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We had a fantastic trip to and from Carmel on this wonderful drive. The $9.75 fee is worth it - they provide you with a map highlighting the scenic stops enroute. We saw many seals, otters, deer and sea birds at the various stops. The blue sky and sunshine made for a great drive.
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Wallingford, Connecticut, United States
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We were not prepared for the toll although you get a refund if you buy something at the Pebble Beach course or go to one of the Pebble Beach restaurants. I had heard that this was a beautiful drive and that I "had" to do it. All I saw were a lot of fences. You cannot see most of the...
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Owatonna, Minnesota
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$9.95 for the drive, but get refunded if you spend $30.00 or more on eating. For 2 people, that made our lunch $31.10. A good deal for the area.
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Surprise, Arizona
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Bring cash, the toll only accepts cash. We were happy to pay 9.75 per car for access to this road, it helps the area maintain the roads. Viewing the real estate in the surrounding area was an added bonus.
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Clinton, Iowa
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Close your eyes and listen to the sound of the waves hitting the rocks.Maybe that should really be done in the last mile because if you close them you will miss the amazing beauty of what Mother Nature has given us.The blue of the ocean with massive rocks emerging out of nowhere covered with birds,sea otters or a sea lion...
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New York City, New York
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From the awesome scenery to the awesome homes to Pebble Beach, this is a must-see in Monterey-Carmel.
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