Visit the Amazing Pebble Beach

Explore Beautiful Pebble Beach!  California’s Pebble Beach is on the tip of the Monterey Peninsula, which starts the beginning of the Pacific Coast Highway, one of the most beautiful coastlines in the US. The natural beauty of this coastal destination brings golfers and nature lovers alike. Play golf at the world-class Pebble Beach Golf Links or simply rent a car and cruise 17-Mile Drive. A visit to Pebble Beach California has something for everyone.  The coastal beauty in and around Pebble Beach is legendary. From the legendary Lone Cypress, one of the most photographed trees in North America, to the famed eighteenth green of Pebble Beach Golf Links, or a trip along 17-Mile Drive.  For a great list of the best central California beaches, go here.  So get all your beach gear together, and visit Pebble Beach California!

Best Time to Visit Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach is beautiful any time of year, and annual events provide a festive atmosphere and an additional reason to visit. Foodies flock to the Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival, held in April, and the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, a one-day event in August, brings classic-car enthusiasts out to view 200 of the world’s most prized collector cars. The temperature typically varies from 44°F to 68°F and is rarely below 37°F or above 77°F.  The weather at Pebble Beach is best in spring and fall, with the best chance for clear skies. Like much of the California coast, it’s likely to be foggy in summer. The misty fog lends an air of mystery but might dash your hopes of a sun-drenched golf game.

Annual Events You Should Know About

• Pebble Beach Pro-Am Golf Tournament is held annually in February. With its combination of great golfers and popular celebrity participants, it draws large crowds.
• U.S. Open golf tournament is held at Pebble Beach periodically. It’s scheduled there next in 2019.
• Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance happens every August. This event features classic automobiles such as Bentley and Bugatti, displayed on the lawn of the main lodge, along with concept cars and high-end luxury autos.
• The Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival occurs in April. Rockstar chefs, respected winemakers and lots of food-loving fans get together for this event.

Best Pebble Beach Area Beaches

Bird Rock Beach

Bird Rock Beach in Pebble Beach is a small sandy cove just north of the Bird Rock Picnic Area. Bird Rock is a popular bird watching spot. This is a sandy cove with large rocks in the surf and at the back of the beach. A picnic table is at the parking lot and many more plus restrooms are available at the Bird Rock lot nearby. A dirt walking path follows the bluff above Bird Rock Beach and continues north to Point Joe and Moss Beach.

Fanshell Beach

Fanshell is a north-facing beach that is mostly a rocky shoreline with some small pockets of sand.  It’s fun to walk around on the rocks and the sandy spots, but watch for large waves that can sneak in on you. Fanshell Beach is popular with harbor seals and is closed to humans all of April and May. During that time you can still and take photos from the overlook or the road.

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Moss Beach

This is a sandy beach with cobblestone rocks at the back. A rugged rocky area at the north end of Moss Beach separates it from Spanish Bay Beach  There is a boardwalk trail behind Moss Beach that runs north to Spanish Bay Beach. This is a scenic walk in the dunes between the beach and the golf course.

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Spanish Bay Beach

This is a wide sandy beach backed by sand dunes and a golf course. Meandering through the dunes is a wooden boardwalk making it easy to walk north and south.  Surfers like Spanish Bay Beach, but it’s not a great swimming spot due to cold water and strong rip currents.

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Stillwater Cove Beach

This is a white sandy beach that extends out below the Pebble Beach Golf Course. Stillwater Cove is known for scuba diving, but there are restrictions to the number of divers per day. Call the resort in advance to inquire about diving reservations. Touring companies sometimes offer kayak tours from Sillwater Cove into the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

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Best Pebble Beach Area Restaurants

Roy’s  $31 – 60

Celebrity chef Roy Yamaguchi offers a Hawaiian-fusion cuisine, with menu items such as Roy’s blackened rare ahi, Japanese-style Misoyaki butterfish and charred garlic honey-mustard beef short ribs. The view of the golf course and waves crashing along the shore alone would make this dinner worth the drive to its location at the Inn at Spanish Bay, even if you find yourself staying at another resort.  Arrive early, grab a blanket, and sit on the outside patio around the fire pit. Telephone:  831-298-5907  Web:  Roy’s.

The Bench  $31 – 60

Most people head to The Bench, a restaurant overlooking the 18th hole of the Pebble Beach Golf Links. The dining area offers enclosed, open-air and outdoor seating alongside the fire pits. Enjoy a carefully crafted cocktail, such as the Bench Sour, which is made with Buffalo showcases dishes that meld a wide range of Asian, Middle Eastern, Italian and Latin American flavors.  Telephone:  831-298-5906  Web:  The Bench.

Stillwater Bar & Grill  $31 – 60

The sensational scenery sets the stage for a memorable meal overlooking the world famous 18th hole at Pebble Beach and stunning Stillwater Cove. Discover a thoughtfully crafted seasonal California Coastal cuisine menu featuring fresh and flavorful sustainable seafood that is paired with local organic produce.  Telephone:  1-800-877-0597  Web:  Stillwater Bar & Grill.

Porter’s In The Forest  $11 – 30

Porter’s in the Forest includes a panoramic view of the Del Monte Forest, a re-imagined, farm-to-table menu, unique wine and cocktail lists, comfortable leather chairs, outdoor dining and fire pits.  The menu is chock full of creative fusion, such as De Vivo’s Korean Philly cheese steak with house-made Kimchi, and always includes carefully sourced ingredients.  Telephone:  831-622-8237  Web:  Porter’s in the Forest.

Sticks  $11 – 30

Sticks is the perfect place for savory food served up in a lively sports-bar atmosphere. Enjoy cold beverages, shared bites and innovative entrees while catching a big game on our multiple flat-panel TVs.  Outside on the patio, enjoy seating next to our fire pits while soaking in gorgeous views of The Links at Spanish Bay and the Pacific Ocean.  Telephone:  831-298-5898  Web:  Sticks.

Best Pebble Beach Bars

The Terrace Lounge

The Terrace Lounge is a relaxing gathering place for friends and family to soak in the world-famous 18th green at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Enjoy specialty craft cocktails and a unique menu prepared by Stillwater Bar & Grill Chef de Cuisine Alex Ramirez, all while overlooking this spectacular setting.  Telephone:  1-800-877-0597  Web:  Stillwater Bar & Grill.

The Tap Room

A wonderful watering hole with a great selection of top quality spirits, The Tap Room is a world-class steak house, bound to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites after a day at Pebble Beach. Renowned for its extensive collection of golf memorabilia, this local legend is the perfect place for lunch, dinner or simply recounting your successes on the course. Telephone:   831 625-8535  Web:   The Tap Room.

Sticks

Sticks is the perfect place for savory food served up in a lively sports-bar atmosphere. Enjoy cold beverages, shared bites and innovative entrees while catching a big game on our multiple flat-panel TVs.  Outside on the patio, enjoy seating next to our fire pits while soaking in gorgeous views of The Links at Spanish Bay and the Pacific Ocean.  Telephone:  831-298-5898  Web:  Sticks.

The Bench

Most people head to The Bench, a restaurant overlooking the 18th hole of the Pebble Beach Golf Links. Enjoy a carefully crafted cocktail, such as the Bench Sour.  Telephone:  831-298-5906  Web: The Bench.

Traps Bar & Lounge

To cap off the end of an enjoyable day at Pebble Beach, be sure to stop by Traps. Located in The Inn at Spanish Bay, this cozy fireside lounge and bar features lively conversation, televised sporting events and hearty appetizers. Sip a fine wine or choose from cocktails, handcrafted beers, single-malt scotches and Cognacs, while you take in the panoramic views of the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean.  Telephone:  800-877-0597  Web:  Traps Bar & Lounge.

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