17 Mile Drive to Carmel by the Sea

It's a 13 min drive direct from Monterey to Carmel. So we decided to take the scenic route and do the 17 Mile Drive around the coast.

We stopped off at a few locations, including Lovers Rock Point, which had a family of Squirels living at the rock. Also, Bird Rock Point, where the sealions have taken over one of the small islands. With the wind blowing inland, it smelled like the camel house. It absolutely honked. We also stopped off at Lone Cypress Point, and the views are amazing.Read more