Drive the legendary 17-Mile Drive at your own pace with the Pintours app narration—pause at cliff-top lookouts, learn local history, and manage your own itinerary. Ideal for travelers who want a private, flexible coastal loop without the constraints of group tours.
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A pale morning fog clings to the cliffs as headlights thread the famous 17-Mile Drive—the Pacific hurling spray against jagged rock, the cypress windworking the shore into shapes that seem to tilt and listen. This app-guided driving tour hands the wheel of discovery to the traveler: pause where the road narrows, step out for sea-air that tastes of iron, then tap the Pintours narration for local context and history.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–3 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical exertion required; able-bodied for short walks from parking to viewpoints
Wildlife
History
17-Mile Drive was developed in the late 19th century by the Pacific Improvement Company and later managed by Pebble Beach Company as a scenic private roadway.
Conservation
Much of the route runs through sensitive coastal habitat; visitors should stay on marked roads and viewing areas, avoid disturbing marine mammals, and pack out all trash.
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Bring a fully charged phone
The Pintours app is the tour; ensure battery and offline map access in case of spotty signal on coastal stretches.
Layer up for microclimates
Fog and wind can appear suddenly on the coast—carry a windproof layer even on warm mornings.
Respect wildlife viewing distances
Harbor seals and shorebirds are common—use zoom lenses and avoid walking onto protected dunes.
Plan for limited parking at popular pullouts
Arrive early for Cyprus Point or Pebble Beach viewpoints to secure a spot during high season.
Smartphone with Pintours app installed
Runs the guided narration and maps—bring a charger or battery pack.
Layered windproof jacket
Coastal wind and fog make an outer shell useful year-round, especially in cooler months.
spring
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Low-angle sun and reflective ocean surface increase UV exposure on clear days.
summer
Zoom-capable camera or telephoto lens
Helps capture seals, distant kelp beds, and the fine detail of coastal rock formations.