Your guide will help you identify the wildlife that you see and share some fun facts.both about the animals and the rock. View several different sea bird species and rafting sea otters. We take a restroom break here and watch sea lions play in the water. Stop At: Bird Rock Vista Point, Bird Rock Rd, Pebble Beach, CA See the place where an old, Chinese fishing village used to sit. Stop At: China Rock, 17 Mile Drive Stop Number 6, Pebble Beach, CA A great place to look out for everyones favorite marine mammal the Souther Sea Otter. It is unclear whether Point Joe was named for the Chinese man or if the man was named after the location. Some historians believe that there was a Chinese man who lived in a driftwood structure here in the early 1900's that sold goods to explorers. About the origin of the name Point Joe, there is debate over that for years now. There are several information boards to read about the place. The place has ample parking and sitting benches to relax.
The place had several shipwrecks in history due to its rocky shares and its location near to Monterey Bay. Its coastline is made of Granite rocks formed 65 million years back and it gives this coastline a rugged look. Point Joe is the 5th point on 17-Mile Drive. Stop At: Point Joe, 17 17 Mile Dr Stop Number 5, Pebble Beach, CA 93953 Stop At: The Links at Spanish Bay, 2700 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953-2668Įnjoy this beautiful white sand beach and learn about the Spanish explorers who first landed here. Watch surfers, snap some photos, hear the waves, smell the ocean air. Stop At: 17-Mile Drive, Monterey, CA 93953Īll sorts of fun, unexpected history surrounds this most beautiful stretch of beach. Asilomar State Beach is part of the Asilomar Marine Reserve due to its rich ecosystem and biodiversity, fishing is prohibited. The beach is popular with surfers, kayakers, dog walkers, and offers beautiful views and walking trails. Stop At: Asilomar State Beach, 800 Asilomar Blvd South of Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-3704Īsilomar State Beach "Refuge by the Sea" is Pacific Groves largest beach and stretches one-mile and is made up of rocky coves and a few sandy areas. The lighthouse is situated on the south entrance to the Monterey Bay which makes this a great place to scan the horizon for migrating whales! It is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States and even the lens is original. Point Pinos Lighthouse was lit on February 1, 1855, to guide ships on the Pacific Coast of California. Stop At: Point Pinos Lighthouse, 80 Asilomar Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2015 Even if you weren't a fan this location is lovely along the coast between Pacific Grove and Asilomar. The memorial is a way to celebrate his incredible legacy as you reflect upon the fantastic ocean views, a fitting tribute for the singer and songwriter. His plane crashed in Monterey Bay on October 12, 1997. The John Denver Memorial is a sad reminder of one of the biggest tragedies in the American Music Industry with the death of John Denver who was not only known for his singing and songwriting but also known as being an environmental activist and a humanitarian. Stop At: John Denver Memorial, 1275 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2039 at 17th Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950Īccording to local legend, this park was originally called "Lovers of Jesus Point," back in the era when Pacific Grove was a Methodist retreat camp. Passing by the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium! Stop At: Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940-1085 This is a typical itinerary for this product
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