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Fan Shell Beach – Lone Cypress Viewpoint loop from Monterey Peninsula

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Fan Shell Beach – Lone Cypress Viewpoint loop from Monterey Peninsula

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Fan Shell Beach – Lone Cypress Viewpoint loop from Monterey Peninsula

01:31

24.4km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.6 km for 61 m

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4.95 km

Fan Shell Beach

Highlight • Beach

The beaches along the Monterey peninsula have a very white sand due to the white rocks and sea shells it's made of.

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7.29 km

Lone Cypress Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the roadside balustrade is actually a better angle than from the viewing platform to photograph the tree without branches from other trees spoiling the coveted 'lone' Cypress impression 😜 …

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7.37 km

Pebble Beach on 17-Mile Drive in Monterey is not only known for the most beautiful/expensive golf courses (de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pebble_Beach_Golf_Links 🏌🏻‍♀️) but it also hosts the most exclusive car auction every year …

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8.74 km

Pescadero Point 🌊

Highlight • Viewpoint

The famous "Witch Tree" landmark, often used as scenic background in movies and television, was formerly at Pescadero Point. The tree was blown down by a storm on January 14, …

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8.81 km

Ghost Trees at Pescadero Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pescadero Point is a fantastic spot to view the ghost trees and offers spectacular ocean views, along with fascinating rock formations. This area is known for its legendary big waves, …

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13.9 km

Carmel Beach

Highlight • Beach

Soft white sandy beach, framed by aesthetically pandiculating cypress branches, shielded from view by cutely understated multi-million dollar cabins and the $10 car-entry fee

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14.3 km

Carmel Beach City Park

Highlight • Beach

Public city park overlooking picturesque Carmel Beach. Surrounded by cypress and pine trees, the park is also a great place to let your dog run around free if you have a hiking companion.

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15.3 km

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Highlight • Settlement

This picturesque little town south of 17 Mile Dr is a sight in itself. Beautiful wooden houses, numerous art galleries, and the hometown of several Hollywood stars. Clint Eastwood even …

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24.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

10.8 km

397 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

7.62 km

350 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (70 m)

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Weather

Today

Friday 10 July

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Comments

July 3, 2022,🚴 Monterey 17 Miles Drive eBike Trip 🚴🏼‍♀️

Today it was 4 hours from Monterey to Carmel by the sea with ebikes via the 17 miles drive. A great experience. The highlight was a visit to the legendary Pebble Beach Golf Club. 🏌🏼‍♂️
We also stopped by the "lone cypress". The area is sooooo beautiful. Anyone who owns their villa here lives in one of the most beautiful …

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Fan Shell Beach – Lone Cypress Viewpoint loop from Monterey Peninsula

Fan Shell Beach

Lone Cypress Viewpoint

Lone Cypress Tree

Pescadero Point 🌊

Ghost Trees at Pescadero Point

Carmel Beach

Carmel Beach City Park

Carmel-by-the-Sea

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