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Asilomar State Beach
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We start at the Big Sur Adventures, 17 Mile Drive shop, just up the hill from this beautiful beach.
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17-Mile Drive
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We ride an 8-mile section of 17-Mile Drive...the most scenic, ocean-front parts, including the Lone Cypress
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The Links at Spanish Bay
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Ride past this epic golf course, snapping to take photos and hear a bit about it's history.
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Pass by another iconic golf course
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Restless Sea
2m
Snap a photo, look for sea otters.
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Point Joe
2m
Stop and enjoy the view.
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China Rock
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See the place where an old, Chinese fishing village used to sit.
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Bird Rock Vista Point
5m
We take a restroom break here and watch sea lions play in the water. Your guide will help you identify the wildlife that you see and share some fun facts...both about the animals and the rock.
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Seal Rock Creek beach
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Enjoy the beautiful view.
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Spyglass Hill Golf Course
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Another spectacular course.
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Fanshell Overlook
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Stop to look for sea otters at this beautiful lookout. Learn a bit about the Cypress Point Country Club from your guide. Note: in the Spring this stop is closed to protect the Harbor Seals pupping on the nearby beach.
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Cypress Point Golf Club
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Watch for deer as we ride along the most prestigious golf course in the world
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Cypress Point Lookout
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On a clear day you can see all the way to the lighthouse in Big Sur
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Crocker Grove
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Our ride weaves through the canopy of these 300 year-old trees unique to this peninsula
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Lone Cypress
5m
See the 250-year-old tree that serves as the trademark for the Pebble Beach Company. Likely the subject of more photographs than any tree in the world.
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Pescadero Point
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Marvel at the spectacular views
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Ghost Tree
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It's views of Point Lobos and Carmel Bay are amazing.
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Pebble Beach Visitor Center
1m
Stop for a quick restroom break
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Pebble Beach Market
8m
This is our "nurture" stop with great coffee, gelato, and snacks. We relax at the tables overlooking Carmel Bay.
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Peter Hay Golf Course
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This Tiger Wood's Par 3 chipping course has spectacular views.
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Pebble Beach Golf Links
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We ride along this world famous course too!
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After a quick ride down the hill, we arrive at the northern end of Carmel Beach. This trail marks the start of beautiful sand dunes covered with coastal sagebrush and coastal buckwheat.
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5m
If you're not planning on returning to Carmel later to explore on your own, we'll stop for a few minutes to let you feel the sand under your toes.
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Carmel Beach
5m
After meandering through quiet neighborhoods with stunning homes, we stop for a moment at a Frank Lloyd Wright house at the end of Carmel beach. Learn a little of the fun history of this home & the movie it was featured in.
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5m
Built in 1948 by famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this home fulfills Mrs. Clinton Walker's instructions to build a home, “as durable as the rocks and as transparent as the waves." We'll point out some of Wright's signatures on this home, and the unique design that has allowed it to survive so close to the ocean.
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5m
Frank Wynkoop’s 1951 Butterfly House has been thoughtfully reimagined by designer Jamie Bush. Featured in Architectural Digest Magazine, this is arguably one of the most expensive homes in Carmel, hitting the real-estate market in 2022 for $40 million.
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5m
This is the first home ever built on Carmel Point. With fun history and design, this home sits on one of the most scenic points of our tour. We'll point out some of the many native plants creating the beautiful landscaping in front of the home.
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10m
We stop at a scenic overlook above this beach, where we stop for a few minutes to gaze at the sweeping vistas of Point Lobos, Monastery Beach, and the Carmel River Beach. It is here that Liz Taylor and Richard Burton shot a "beach scene" in The Sandpiper.
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First Murphy House
2m
Built in 1902, this home was recently moved to this location to save it from demolition. Now housing the Carmel Heritage Society, this is the first example of Carmel's early cottages. Michael Murphy built over 300 of Carmel's homes.
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1m
Across the street from the Valentine and First Murphy House sits Carmel's first Inn. Originally built in 1889, at the other end of Carmel, the hotel was later moved here....rolling down the hill on redwood logs!
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Dawson Cole Fine Art
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Specializing in Contemporary and Modern Art by European and American Masters, we can see through the window amazing bronze sculptures by local artist Richard MacDonald.
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The Valentine
5m
The Valentine bronze sculpture by artist George Wayne Lundeen is a great place to stop for selfies while some in the group use the restroom before our long beachfront ride.
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This quaint cottage marks the beginning of our most scenic part of the ride. With the white sands on the right and beautiful homes on the left, it's hard to know where to look!
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Carmel River State Beach
1m
This beach marks where the Carmel River mouth creates one of Monterey County's prime birding locations. The views are once again, breathtaking.
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Weston Gallery
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Peek in the windows of the gallery showcasing art by Edward Weston, one of the masters of 20th century photography.
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Carmel Mission Basilica
1m
(Optional if time allows)
As we travel along the perimeter of the Mission, you can observe the graves of those who helped establish the mission, surrounded by old abalone shells and redwood crosses. Father Junipero Serra, who founded the missions is interred here. Don't miss the 100-year-old pepper tree at the edge of the gravyard.
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5m
We stop for a minute to admire the oldest ranch in Carmel, lovingly restored by Clint Eastwood and now the home of a beautiful hotel and restaurant. Here, the peace and quiet of our quaint town begins to show. With sheep grazing in the pasture and sweeping vistas of Carmel River Beach and Point Lobos, it's easy to want to stay all day! But we must roll on....
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Carmel Beach Boardwalk
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As we ride along Scenic Drive you'll see many locals walking their dogs on this boardwalk under the Cypress trees. Look for more fairy homes in the trees.
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Scenic Road Walkway
20m
We stop at various points along this road, including a Frank Lloyd Wright house, and "bootleg point" (the perfect place to snap some photos). While you gaze across Carmel Bay at the landmarks of Pebble Beach, your guide will share some fun stories of the earliest residents of Carmel & the history behind their homes.
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Scene of a famous Clint Eastwood movie, fan's might recognize it!
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10m
Adding to the charm of Carmel-by-the-Sea, the fairies have built an entire village nestled among the cypress trees.
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From old to new, fun stories abound about this beautiful iconic hotel.
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See the quaint gardens and adorable cottages at this 1927 Bed & Breakfast.
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Learn the story behind this gorgeous hotel, straight out of Prague.
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2m
Learn some of the quaint & quirky laws that make Carmel-by-the-Sea so charming.
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5m
Once the ticket house for the Golden Bough Theater, this adorable cottage is the perfect place to drop in for a mid-ride treat. If you're touring with young ones (or have a sweet tooth), we can stop for a few minutes while you do a little Carmel "shopping."
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Marvel at this idyllic seaside villa, nestled among the gorgeous mansions of Carmel point.
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See one of the oldest continually-operating bakeries in the U.S.
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(We may skip this area if beginners are in the group) Among all the adorable restaurants and shops in Carmel, this quaint European Bistro stands out with it's charm.
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See the old-world charm of this beautiful hotel, made into a welcome oasis for dogs by actress Doris Day....co-owner of the Cypress Inn for years.
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Tuck Box
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(We may skip this area if beginners are in the group) Built by Hugh Comstock in 1927, after his famous fairy-tale cottages, this quaint restaurant has been operating as a tea room & restaurant for almost 100 years.
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The House of Hansel & Gretel
5m
(We may skip this area if beginners are in the group) See the cutest fairy-tale cottages that started the trend in Carmel and launched architect Hugh Comstock into the hearts of early Carmelites. Originally built to house his wife Mayotta's Otsy Totsy Dolls, this is now a private residence that is one of Carmel's most popular attractions.
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Fairy Tale Cottages of Hugh Comstock
5m
(We may skip this area if beginners are in the group) In one block we see 6 of the cutest fairy tale cottages built by local architect Hugh Comstock. For true lovers of the style, we can climb another steep hill to see 5 more.
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Carmel Mission Basilica
10m
We stop at the gate to the courtyard where you can get a great picture of this historic landmark....one of California's oldest existing structures. Your guide will share some fun stories from our early history while you take in the beautiful building and grounds.
