Pebble Beach, CA

Pebble Beach is synonymous with golf greatness. Its namesake course, hugging the rugged California coastline along Carmel Bay, is widely considered the finest golf course in America.

• — Pebble Beach Golf Links — host of 6 U.S. Opens
• — Spyglass Hill Golf Course — half forest, half ocean
• — Cypress Point Club — private, one of the world's best
• — Poppy Hills Golf Course — NCGA-owned, great value
• — Monterey Peninsula Country Club (Shore Course)
• — Pasadera Country Club — Jack Nicklaus design

• — The Lodge at Pebble Beach — iconic, on the 18th fairway
• — The Inn at Spanish Bay — relaxed, bagpiper at sunset
• — Carmel Valley Ranch — inland, vineyard setting
• — Bernardus Lodge & Spa — Carmel Valley
• — L'Auberge Carmel — boutique, in the village

• — The Bench at The Lodge — casual, golf course views
• — Stillwater Bar & Grill — seafood, inside The Lodge
• — Club XIX — fine dining, Pebble Beach Golf Links views
• — La Bicyclette — French bistro, Carmel village
• — Cultura Comida y Bebida — Oaxacan, Carmel
• — Stationaery — American comfort food, Carmel

• — 17-Mile Drive — self-guided scenic coastal route
• — Whale watching from Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey
• — Monterey Bay Aquarium — world-class, half a day
• — Point Lobos State Natural Reserve hiking
• — Wine tasting in Carmel Valley
• — Old Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey

• — The Lodge at Pebble Beach — on property, best access
• — Carmel-by-the-Sea — charming village, 10 min to courses
• — Monterey — more options, slightly further
• — Carmel Valley — quieter, wine country feel

• — Carmel-by-the-Sea village — shops, galleries, restaurants
• — 17-Mile Drive (Lone Cypress, Ghost Tree, Fanshell Beach)
• — Pacific Grove — "Butterfly Town," Victorian architecture
• — Monterey Old Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row
• — Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
• — Big Sur day drive south (30 min)