Pescadero Point — Attraction in Monterey

Now merely a shadow of its former self, the Ghost Tree, is a tourist attraction and point of interest on the 17 Mile Drive map visitors are provided when they pay to enter the gated community of Pebble Beach. Offering one of the most scenic car drives in the United States, you'll stop at the map's designated location to view and photograph a bleached white Monterey Cypress that appears statuesque, but greatly diminished in size. Lighting to photograph is best in the late afternoon. But look around and notice a forest of bleached white trees along the cliffs. And if you stick around on a foggy night, perhaps you'll catch a glimpse of the Lady in Lace ghost. If the name "Ghost Tree" causes your curiosity to peak, you're not crazy. Perhaps you sense a spirit that some report seeing wandering along this stretch of highway, described as the Lady in Lace. This region of California does like its lady ghosts and and describes them with clothing attributes. In Moss Beach at the Moss Beach Distillery north of Monterey in San Mateo County, The Blue Lady (who always wears blue clothes) is a ghost featured on Unsolved Mysteries television show. Lady in Lace supposedly wears a white dress as she wanders along the road near the Ghost Tree at night, looking sad, then disappearing into emptiness. Some have hypothesized that this is the ghost of Dona Maria del Carmen Barreto who once owned a vast region of Pebble Beach. Others speculate the ghost could be a bride or young lady who lost a loved one, perhaps taken by the sea either in a shipwreck drowning at this location. Because of the rocky points offshore and dense fog, this region of California was one of the most treacherous for explorers who came by ship to chart California's vast lands. Often on dark, foggy nights along Pescadero Point and the Ghost Tree location, the Lady in Lace has reportedly alarmed motorists who have swerved to miss her. While ghost lore exists around a stark, sun-bleached tree, a very real ghost offshore is the subject of a recent film. Ghost Tree is the title of the finale to a new surf docudrama "Down the Line." Ghost Tree segment was filmed near the actual Ghost Tree, capturing world class surfing on monster waves that break dangerously close to shore, injuring those who make even a slight mistake. So dangerous is Ghost Tree surfing, it can easily take the life of a novice not capable of handling such extreme conditions. Filmmakers who have chased and documented the biggest waves in the world have included Ghost Tree along 17 Mile Drive. A local ordinance was enacted recently to prohibit small powercraft from towing surfers into position for these once-in-a-lifetime rides in this neck of the woods. Mavericks and other famous surf contests with monster waves in San Mateo County (where the other lady ghost exists) have only been possible via a towing process. So the legendary, monster Ghost Tree waves epitomize the long-standing Ghost Tree onshore. Wave sets have been measured at well over 40-feet and when they boom and thunder, surfers say that Ghost...

🌊🏞️ Pescadero Point: A Scenic Gem on the California Coast! 🌅🌊

Welcome to Pescadero Point, a hidden treasure nestled along the beautiful California coastline! 🏖️🏝️

This picturesque location offers breathtaking ocean views and serene surroundings that will take your breath away. 🌊🌄

Situated amidst rugged cliffs and golden beaches, Pescadero Point is the perfect spot to soak in the natural beauty and tranquility of the Pacific Ocean. 🚶‍♂️🌞

Whether you're strolling along the coastal trails, picnicking on the sands, or simply savoring the sights and sounds of the sea, every moment spent at Pescadero Point is an escape into paradise. 🍃🌊

Take some time to appreciate the wonders of nature and the vast expanse of the ocean at this idyllic destination—a true gem on the California coast. 🏞️🌅 #PescaderoPoint...

This view is amazing. I was me and the ocean 🌊 well actually the waves were trying to tell me something but I don’t speak water 💦 anyways 😄I want to tell you about this view, nature, spot. Probably one of a kind, -great place to take photos, -be with your own self alone -meditate -think

I was taking photos. Highly recommended.

Tip: in order to get the you should enter to 17 mile drive, for that you have to pay at the gate $10.25 per vehicle and they will...