The Ultimate 17-Mile Drive Itinerary
Dramatic coastal cliffs; pristine beaches; mystical forests—you can find it all while cruising along the scenic 17-Mile Drive.
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Orange monarch butterflies flutter through the air while the crashing waves initiate a delicate mist across the land, and the lighthouse guides ships safely to the harbor. Located in Monterey County between Point Pinos and Monterey, Pa...Read More
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