This is an amazing stop on the 17 mile drive. The rocks in the front generate strong splashes of waves. There are stairs to the beach below and this sand was yellowish instead of the white one I had become used to in Monterey-Carmel. Tiny colourful flowers are abundant in the area. On the opposite side you'll see beautiful private golf courses and gigantic cypress trees. I could feel the richness of the area. Would be great to settle down...
Read moreFanshell Overlook hat einem Parkplatz. Dies ist einer von vielen Aussichtspunkte entlang der 17 Mile Drive. Es macht Spaß, auf den Felsen und an den sandigen Stellen herumzulaufen, aber achten Sie auf die großen Wellen die es dort gibt, die manchmal zu unterschätzen sind. Fanshell Beach ist bei Seehunden sehr beliebt und den ganzen April und Mai für Menschen geschlossen, daher können Sie in dieser Zeit nur noch vom Aussichtspunkt oder von der Straße aus Fotos machen. Fanshell Overlook has a parking lot. This is one of many viewpoints of several pull-out parking spaces along the 17 Mile Drive. It's fun to walk around on the rocks and sandy spots, but watch out for the big waves that are there that can sneak in as well. Fanshell Beach is popular with seals and is closed to the entire month of April and May, so you can only take pictures from the lookout or the street...
Read moreFanshell Outlook is a great spot to get a view of the small bay. Also, your last stop before going into the woods where there are no more beaches. I prefer Fanshell Beach itself for the clean sand and abundance of fanshells and abalone shells. It's a really good beach to take your...
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