This is certainly true of 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, California. Here, the asphalt passes windswept cypress trees, rocky outcrops, famous golf courses, and the white sands of Spanish Bay.

Tracing the rugged Pacific coastline, the 17-Mile Drive isn't just a road. The route offers breathtaking views of the ocean, hugging the Pacific coastline as it weaves through the Del Monte Forest.

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Located just past the Pacific Grove Gate on 17-Mile Drive, toward the northern end of the drive, with views south to Carmel, this superlative coastal resort combines a luxurious hotel and ...