Pebble Beach in Del Monte Forest in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Monterey cypress, naturally
Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 27, 2026
1. Monterey cypress, naturally Marker
In this grove are the oldest Monterey cypress trees - some nearly 300 years old. These trees occur naturally only here and at Pt. Lobos south of Carmel; all others have been planted. The grove, named after a founding family of this area, became a nature reserve in 1952.
In their natural range, Monterey cypress stand gnarled sculpted by the wind. With cones to hold seeds, they're like Monterey pine trees. To compare the two, look at the needles. Pine needles grow in round tufts; cypress needles grow flat and scaly.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.
Location. 36° 34.598′ N, 121° 58.313′ W. Marker is in Del Monte Forest, California, in Monterey County. It is in Pebble Beach. It is on 17 Mile Drive west of Madre Lane, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3164 17 Mile Dr, 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 California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Crocker Grove (a few steps from this marker); Cypress Point Lookout (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bird Rock (approx. 1.1 miles away); Rocks and fog spell disaster (approx. 1.1 miles away); Pebble Beach Golf Links (approx. 1.3
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Lone Cypress (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Monterey cypress, naturally. Marker is only accessible on the 17-Mile Drive, which is a toll road 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 part of stop #11.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 27, 2026
2. Monterey cypress, naturally Marker
Marker is on the right
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
