Why Should You Go? Will You Like Pebble Beach?
- Pebble Beach is popular with golfers and others who want to relax while surrounded by beautiful scenery.
- It's a great place for a relaxing or romantic getaway, a fine meal or just a beautiful drive.
- If your idea of dressed-up is a t-shirt, shorts and flip-flops, this may not be the place for you.
Best Time to Go to Pebble Beach
Weather is best in spring and fall, with the best chance for clear skies. Like much of the California coast, Pebble Beach is prone to fog in summer, which lends an air of mystery but might dash your hopes of a sun-drenched golf game.During big events like the ones listed below, hotels may sell out and things can get crowded. Unless you're attending the events, you'll be better off to go some other time.
Don't Miss
If you just want to take a day trip through Pebble Beach, the 17-Mile Drive is the way to do it.If you're staying in one of the Pebble Beach Resort hotels, take advantage of their two-hour Lexus Driving Experience to do it in style.
More Great Things to Do in Pebble Beach
Most of the things to do around Pebble Beach center on the water.- Take a walk. Oceanfront paths run along many sections of the coastline. The trail that runs from the Inn at Spanish Bay to Bird Rock is especially scenic.
- The Pebble Beach Spa offers a nice range of treatments and you can stay as long as you want afterward to enjoy the Jacuzzi, sauna, steam and inhalation rooms. To connect with your surroundings, try their signature Lasapa Lelima treatment, a cleansing/bathing ceremony inspired by the native Esselen tribe.
- Golf courses at Pebble Beach include the Pebble Beach Golf Links, rated one of the country's best public courses, along with three other outstanding links. You can also take advantage of their Golf Academy lessons and classes to improve your game. Resort guests can reserve tee times ahead of time, but drop-ins can only do it 24 hours in advance.
- Pebble Beach Equestrian Center offers daily trail rides (reservations required).
- A sunny afternoon is an especially nice time to enjoy the outdoor patio at the Inn at Spanish Bay. Arrive in the late afternoon and linger until the bagpiper has blown his last note.
Annual Events You Should Know About
- Pebble Beach Pro-Am Golf Tournament is held annually in February
- U.S. Open golf tournament is held at Pebble beach periodically. It's scheduled there in 2010.
- Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Every August, this event features classic automobiles such as Bentley and Bugatti,
- Food and Wine Festival occurs in April
Where to Stay in Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach Resorts operates three lodgings: The Lodge at Pebble Beach, Inn at Spanish Bay and ultra-luxurious, 24-room Casa Palmero. Of the three, we like the Inn at Spanish Bay best for its comfortable ambiance and fantastic views.The Inn at 213 Seventeen Mile Drive is just outside the Pacific Grove entrance gate to the 17-Mile Drive.
You could stay somewhere nearby and drive in, but if you're spending the weekend at Pebble Beach, you really need to stay put and let it all sink in.
Monterey Bay Rentals manages a number of vacation rentals suitable for stays of a week or longer and you may also find vacation rentals at homeaway.com.
Pebble Beach Review
We rate Pebble Beach 4.5 out of 5 for natural beauty, ambiance and high-quality lodging and dining. The only downside is price: those on a limited budget are likely limited to a drive through and a picnic at the beach.
