Packed a lunch and headed west on local roads. 
Highway 68 on the way to Hwy 1
As we approached the city on Hwy 1 there was a huge backup of traffic for road construction, so we turned off a bit early and went straight down to the ocean! Beautiful cottages and small shops lined the street among trees, flowers and shrubs. Very nicely done. No parking on the narrow streets so signs directing you to public parking were evident. We got to the beach and Jerry found a front-row parking spot.
Explored the beach area a bit then found a rock to sit on for lunch.
Who has who trained? One bird and two squirrels seemed to have the lunch market figured out.
Great people and pet watching area!
Drove to one of the three entrances to 17-Mile Drive Pebble Beach ($9.95 as it is through private property.) The first part was through the Del Monte Forest with beautiful trees, past homes, and golf courses.
After several miles, we came to the shoreline.
At China Rock the Chinese fishermen built their lean-tos against the rocks in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Past the Spyglass Hill Golf Course which is right on the shore. And finally to the best! Seals, sea lions lounging on the rocks and sea otters frolicking in the calm, seawood-cluttered bay. They were noisy…you could hear their barks from several blocks away!
Another bird island with Brandt’s Cormorants in a breeding colony. Also got a peek at a few Western Gulls which nest here.
This whimsical cottage captured Jerry’s imagination.
And right before Pebble Beach Golf Course and Shops was the iconic Lone Cypress which has prevailed for more than 250 years and is the living symbol of Pebble Beach Co.
Highway one heading down the long grade with Monterey in the distance.
Another wonderful day.
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