Pebble Beach in Del Monte Forest in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Bird Rock
Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 27, 2026
1. Bird Rock Marker
This wildlife hub is buzzing with birds, harbor seals and belching sea lions. Bird Rock was actually covered in 4 to 5 feet of pelican and cormorant guano until 1930, when it was harvested as a fertilizer. Sea lions took advantage of the cleaned-off perch, and have been sun-bathing here ever since.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 36° 35.494′ N, 121° 57.861′ W. Marker is in Del Monte Forest, California, in Monterey County. It is in Pebble Beach. It is on Bird Rock Road west of 17 Mile Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bird Rock Rd, Pebble Beach CA 93953, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast and specifically on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rocks and fog spell disaster (here, next to this marker); China Rock (approx. one mile away); Crocker Grove (approx. 1.1 miles away); Monterey cypress, naturally (approx. 1.1 miles away); Cypress Point Lookout (approx. 1.2 miles away); Point Joe (approx. 1.3 miles away); Pebble Beach Golf Links (approx. 1.7 miles away); Betty Jameson (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Del Monte Forest.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Lone Cypress (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Bird Rock. Marker is only accessible on the 17-Mile Drive, which charges a toll for visitors/non-residents. The road is a scenic route located in Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, along with five primary entrances. There are 15 notable stops that people are encouraged to visit while driving on it. All 15 of them are identified by number (in the brochure guide provided on the route), as this is stop #7. Some of the stops have markers that have the same text from the brochure,
Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 27, 2026
2. Bird Rock Marker
Also see . . . 17-Mile Drive. From the community of Pebble Beach, California's official website (Submitted on April 4, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
