17-Mile Drive is ranked #8 out of 12 things to do in Carmel-by-the-Sea. See pictures and our review of 17-Mile Drive.

This narrow, sandy track parallels the road for 0.2 mile, then crosses 17-Mile Drive and turns inland. What follows is a steep, thigh-burning ascent over sand dunes.

17-Mile Drive is a private road that charges $12 per vehicle. View it as a toll, and a pretty small one, especially considering that it is reimbursed when visitors spend $35 or more at all Pebble ...