Is 17-Mile Drive open to visitors?

The 17 Mile Drive is open between sunrise and sunset to visitors. The gates are manned 24 hours a day.

Do you need cash for the 17-Mile Drive?

17-Mile Drive is one of the most famous scenic drives in the world. It passes through the gated community of Pebble Beach. Access to this exclusive neighborhood is available at five guard gates in Carmel or Pacific Grove where a fee is charged per vehicle ($11.25 cash only as of 2022).

How long does it take to drive through 17-Mile Drive?

about three hours
Frequently Asked Questions. How long does 17-Mile Drive take? Allow about three hours to explore 17-Mile Drive, especially if you stop to take photographs or eat along the way. You can enter 17-Mile Drive through the four gates, where you pay the $10.50 fee and can pick up a map of the road’s iconic sites.

How long does it take to go through 17-Mile Drive?

How do you enter the 17 Mile Drive in Monterey?

You can enter the 17-Mile Drive through any of four gates, where you will stop to pay the entry fee and pick up a map. The three most common entry points are Highway 1 at Highway 68 which is the most convenient entrance if you’re coming from Monterey or are already on CA Highway 1.

How much is the 17-Mile Drive Fee?

When traveling by bus, the 17-Mile Drive fee is $5.25 per passenger. The 17-Mile Drive fee is reimbursed when you spend $35 or more at any Pebble Beach Resort restaurant (excluding the Pebble Beach Market).

Can you drive the 17-mile scenic drive from Monterey to Pebble Beach?

Indeed, the 17-Mile scenic drive is easily accessible no matter where you’re coming from. From Monterey: Driving about four miles from Pine Avenue in Pacific Grove will get you to the 17-Mile Drive entrance. From here, you’ll reach the gate where you pay and enter the Pebble Beach section of the route.

What is the 17-Mile Drive in San Diego?

Here’s the mundane part first: The 17-Mile Drive is a road that passes through an exclusive neighborhood. And you have to pay an entrance fee just to drive on it.