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The Lone Cypress Tree, the official symbol of Pebble Beach and a frequent fixture of television broadcasts from this area. The 17 Mile Drive is a scenic road through Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach, California, United States, much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses and mansions. It also serves as the main road through the gated community of Pebble Beach. Like the community, the majority of 17-Mile Drive is owned and operated by the Pebble Beach Corporation.

Take a moment to soak in the beauty and serenity of the 250-year old Lone Cypress. Continue along 17-Mile Drive to marvel at awe-inspiring vistas and more legendary sites. Learn more at the link! Photo by @elliotmcgucken on IG 📍 Pebble Beach

As photographers we constantly face a challenge of taking a photo of something familiar in a different way. Often times it pays by making a unique image. I photographed the Lone Cypress tree along the 17 mile drive in Monterey a few times and this image is from a couple of years ago. First, I decided to get over the fence and down below to get a different vantage point. Next, as I was leaving and the light got even I photographed the cypress right from the parking lot, easily accessible to…

Somehow, on the edge of this rocky land, a tree took root more than 200 years ago. It grew, seemingly out of stone, it's known as the Lone Cypress.

Lone Cypress tree 17 mile drive, California

The Lone Cypress Tree - a famous landmark at the 17 Mile drive from Monterey to Carmel.

The Lone Cypress is one of the most photographed trees in the world. It's located on the beautiful Monterey peninsula, near famous Pebble Beach Golf Course.