Pebble Beach, California – the history….The name Pebble Beach was originally given to a rocky cove, a small part of the Rancho Pescadero Mexican land grant awarded to Fabián Barreto in 1836. The grant extended along the Pacific coast from Rancho Punta de Pinos(Point Pinos near Pacific Grove) and Seal Rock south to Carmel-by-the-sea and…
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Del Monte Forest
The Del Monte forest located in Pebble Beach, California is dominated by the Monterey Cypress tree. There are only two small areas that are naturally first-grown Monterey Cypress (all others have been planted) – Pebble Beach at Cypress Point to Pescadero Point and Carmel Bay at Point Lobos. The forest also contains other important tree…
The Lone Cypress
Standing alone on a granite pedestal on 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, California is the world-famous Lone Cypress. Wrapped in fog and pounded by waves, it has clung to its ledge and weathered storms for 250 years. One of the most photographed trees in the world, it symbolizes individualism, strength and ruggedness. Featured as one…