^^^^s-i-s&Mi^^^^T: y^^^^^^% Copyriglit. 1909 By A. D. SHEPARD All rights reserved shis hook 7s yVumher ^Oo of the SeconJ hichtioti, limited to five nunared copies PEBB LE BEACH MONTEREY COUNTY CALIFORNIA 'Soon a queen airrong the places AW-hich adorn our golden coast Shall she stand and in the glory of her matchless climate boast." O tell simply tne tale of a region unsurpassed in scenic, climatic ana geographic advan- tages, as \vell as in romantic and nistoric associations ; Xo interest in tne telling, those -who have aspirations for a home for themselves and their children outside the whirl of city life ; To suggest by picture and -word the home possibilities afforded m this land of perpetual spring, amid the great forest-covered hills beside the sea; io appeal to the artistic and the practical nature, quickening the desire to become identified as an owner of part of this magnificent domain ; For this purpose the book is Avritten. PliBBLE BLACH iiokt£.r.IjY count ■Xl.v.^^-a- I^ I F O R_ N 1 a. i I CHE story of tne discovery or Monterey Bay, tne lounaing or tne Missions ana establisnment or tne old to^vn, tne aevelopment or tne resources anJ subsequent settlement or tke Peninsula, is one of tne most interesting parts of tne Kistory of California. On the lOtn of Decemoer, 1602, almost t-wenty years before tne Pilgrim Fatners landea at Plymoutn Rock, three small vessels, com- manded by Don Debastian Viscaino, rounded tne Point of Pines and cast ancnor in the storm-shelterea waters of the Bay of Monterey. He was probably the first white man to set foot on the soil of the Peninsula and at once took possession of the surrounding country in the name of the King of Spain. .-'-<■: PEBBLE B li A C H nONTEiR-XiY COUNT "Y, C.A.L1FOR.N1A. Mission San Carlos Ancient Articles i ^^^r rTER-E, under a spreading' oak, tne Holy bacrament "was par- taken ox and tne land named "'Monterey, in nonor or Caspar de Zuniga, Count or Monterey, tnen Viceroy or Mexico, by Avnom tne expedition nad been fitted out. V iscaino -was unprepared to establisn. a mission, and after a stay of eignteen days ne and nis companions departed. For more tnan one Hundred years tne place "was unvisited by any "white man. On July 14, 1769, 166 years later, Don Caspar de Portola set out overland from San Diego to rediscover Monterey. When he and his command of sixty-five persons arrived there, he failed to identify it as tne spot he sought. So after erecting a great cross, he passed on to ne^\^ fields, finally discovering the Bay of San Francisco. On May 31, 1770, tke packet "San Antonio," commanded by Don Juan Perez, arrived from San Diego and anchored off Monterey. Tke surrounding country, at this time, was radiant "witk flo"wers, the hills covered "witn verdure. It agreed m every particular -witk tke reports "written by Don Viscaino in 1602, and tkus Monterey was identified. Its rediscovery "was celebrated by tke erection of an altar, tke ringing of bells, tke planting and blessing of tke grand cross. Tke royal standard "was koisted, and tke first mass ckanted. Tken tke entire company assembled and formally took possession m tke name of tkeir K.ing, Carlos III of Spain. Tkus occurred on June 3, 1770, tke actual founding of Mission San Carlos de Borromeo PLBBLE BLACH ' i'-ii- ONTEREY was at once selected as the capital or CaliTornia and Portola appointed first governor. A ater a second Mission was rounded near the moutn of tke Carmel River. 1 nis Mission, "Del Rio Carmelo, was Duilt by Father Serra in 1771. Here he died and was tuned in 1784 and here the Mission still stands, a monu- ment to his endeavors, as does his Tirst Mission, San Carlos de Bor- romeo, in Monterey to'wn. From tnis time the nistory or the Monterey peninsula is interwoven ^vlth the nistory or Calirornia. It provides the background against w'hich the marvelous development or the present stands out \vitb startling vividness. In 1846 Commodore bloat, arriving in the United States rrigate 'Savan- nah, landed a force of 250 men, raised the \ Stars and Stripes on the Custom House, and took possession for tne United States. I he historic building is today one of the points of interest here. PliBBLIi BliACH nOKTEiB-Hi-Y" COUNTY. C^LIFOR-NIA. HE first newspaper m CauTorma, j7ne Calixor- nian, -was puDnsnea nere August 15, 1846, by Walter Colton, Avno Avas appointed tne first 'alcalae under tne new regime, lie also built Colton riall, in -whicn tne rirst State Convention assemDlea in June, 1849. Tne Monterey peninsula, comprising tne nortnwesterly portion or Monterey County, presents to tne traveler, tne nomeseeker and tne investor one or the most fascinating regions in the ^vorld. Its general conditions are such that within its boundaries may be found full health for the delicate, renewed youth for the aged, vigorous strength for tne young and a boundless vt^ealtn of material for the artistic and literary. ul thf Kochh, PEBBLE BLACH nOKTI.B-Ii'Y' COUNT Yr c-jvl. if ob_ni A. 1^21 ECAUSE of its splendid situa- MwMl^ tion and unique conformation, tne peninsula nas tne finest cli- mate m tne world at all times. Nature nas been lavish in ner gifts to tkis favored spot. Nestling snugly between tne encircling mountains and tne sea, it is protected from win- ter s cold and summers neat. Tne mountain forests of cedar, pine, cypress and oak exnale life-givmg oalsams -wnicn mingle Avitn tne salt breezes, neavily laden ^vltn ozone from tne sea — Nature s ever effective tonic in this land of eternal cnarm. Frost and snow are unknown nere ; flowers bloom in tne open the -vvnole year round. Sucn superb climate, com- bined witn tbe magnificent surroundings, makes tnis tbe ideal spot for pleas- ure, for recuperation of nealtn, and for permanent residence. PEBBLE B L A C H MONTEiR-IjY COUNT "Y, C,A.L.IFOH_NlA. CCS ITHIN the raaius of a rcAV square miles '; the peninsula ' afroras a world or aiversiried ana picturesquely oeautirul scenery. One may -wander ror miles along Deacnes ox hard -white sand -where the surr breaks in gentle ripples — he may loiter amid the glistening sand dunes, beloved or artists rrom every land. Leaving these scenes or peace and quiet, a re-w^ minutes -w^alk -will bring him among the rugged clirrs and jagged headlands -where the surf lashes in rury the resounding rocks beneath his reet. He may -wander in the -w^ierd cypress groves, ancient beyond reckoning, and -without counterpart outside the sacred cypress forests OT Japan, or lose himself in the -whispering mystery of the primeval forests -whicn clothe tke mountains to their tops. ads wind through the fragrant pine forest VL BBLE BLACH n O N T Ei B_ Xi Y COUNT-if. C.A.Z. IF OJi^N 1 j\. ROM tke crest of tlie nills, tne scenes spread out Derore tne eyes are or vast extent ana majestic grandeur. Xo tne nortn lies tne quaint old Spanisn town or Monterey Avitn its crooked streets and tile roors, its blue bay dotted witn Tisbing boats. Far- tner on, tne red roors or tke palatial Hotel Del Monte appear in snarp contrast witn tne dark green or tne surrounding xorest. 1 o tbe soutb. Point Lobos (tbe Point or W^olves), dark and Torbidding against tbe skyline, tbrusts itselr into tbe Pacific. Nearer lies tbe gleaming crescent or Garmei and Pebble beacbes w^itb tbe wbite surr breaking m broad rurrow^s or roam. views on Ihc Sci-cnleenMile Drive with sunseslion of house fo P li B B L I, B Tj A C H nONT£R.£,Y COUNT "Y, C.J^.LlFOICNl>S_ BLOW the kills slope gently aown, pine forests giving way to oak groves, oak groves to parklike meadows, interspersed with trees, which, in turn, disappear, leaving only the grassy sward. Beyond stretches the Bay or Monterey, one or the beauty spots or the world. At this point a great indentation, fully 70 miles m extent, IS made m the coast. Here might ride in safety, the navies of the ■world. The gleaming sands encircle it in a broad band from Del Monte to Santa Cruz. Upon this golden strand, the deep azure of the sea breaks constantly m a strip of milky white. NVhether of sapphire depths or turquoise blue, or shimmering in the morning light as if of molten metal, or running wild with the winds, or rippling softly like great strings of pearls, this won- derful Bay of Monterey is ,^^ the ]oy of the lover of the beautiful at all times. m [J The Murray House on the seasho PEBBLE BIjACH M O N T Ei R. L Y C-OUNTY. e TV L 1 F O K. NI A. #1 ,UCH in brief is tke Monte- rey peninsula. A vast empire or unaevelopea possiDilities. Its superb cli- mate, impressive scenery ana admirable situation exert a poNverrul rascmation on all ^vbo come to it. Xo visit it once, IS to "w^ant to return ; to know it -well, is to reel tne power of its cnarm, tbe potency ox its spell wnicn, m tne old days, made tbis, tke "lotus eaters land \vbere it w^as ever afternoon. ?^-' ■m^JP L B B L E ' B li A C H : ^rr-T^ HONTXiR-IiY COUNT "Y, C^LIFOI*_NI>s_ HESE days nowever, are gone. Now all IS changea. Into tne land tne spirit or de- velopment and improvement nas been inxused. 1 o tne many ad- vantages wnicn Nature has bestowed here, there have been added many things, such as splendid roads, magnificent hotels, tkriving to"wns and country homes, ^vblcn make for the comfort and pleasure of life. These are of such a bigk ckaracter, tbat, at tbis time, the peninsula offers tbe greatest attrac- tions m the world as a place m which to live. S\ Suggestion for Pebble The Monterey Cypr VL BBLE BLACH WENTY-SEVEN years ago, after an exnaustive searcn, the directors or Pacific Improvement Com- pany selected tne Monterey peninsula as tne place most representative or Calirornia scenery and climate. Here in tne land or eternal spring tney establisned Hotel Del Monte, an all-tne-y e ar- rouna resort, wnicn provides travelers Avitn every facility for enjoyment. As a result, at this point so perfect in natural advantages that further improvement seemed impossible, the visitor of today finds a superb modern hotel standing in a wonderful floral park of more than one hundred acres. Hold Del Montr PEBBLE ^ B 1j A C H nOiSrTLB_IjT COUNT "Y, C..A.LIFOR.NIA. lOLLOWING tke building of Hotel Del iMonte came tne acqui- sition or tnousanas or acres or land, practically covering tne whole peninsula. Xnese lands nave been made to serve as a part or tne ilotel grounds by means or tbe superb system or roads. One or tnese is tbe beventeen-Mile Drive, probably tbe most ramous scenic driveway in tbe world. It winds for miles tbrougb tbe cypress groves, pine forests and along tbe seasbore until it reacbes tbe bill crest "wbence it returns to tbe Hotel. A Perpetual Public Reserve the Drive and the Sea' Sueeestion for a Pebble Beach Home PEBBLE BIjACH liHIN tne fastnesses of tnis mignty aomam of s\velling nill-slopes, forest covered to tneir tops, mountain Tneaao"ws, set witn giant trees, and restful glades traversed by running brooks, wnicn neretofore nave been inaccessible to all save tne nunter or pedestrian, lie possibilities for nomes, as yet undreamed of in this State. To tnis end tne owners nave gone on improving and developing tnis ^ property, building bridges, making roads and clearing tbe forest, until to-day, in point of climate, location, accessibility, improve- ment, etc., tbere can be found no more attractive situation for a real country place tnan at Pebble Beacb, "wnicb nas been made the center of these developments. P L B B L B B Tj A C H nOKTEiR-EiY COUNT "if, Cj\.LIFOI*_N1A. flE entire frontage along tne penin- sula between tne seventeen-mile drive and the ocean nas been dedicated as a perpetual public reserOe. Xnis means tnat any ruture owner of property fronting tne seventeen-mile drive, is assured of a continued access across tbe drive and to tbe sea. At present, tbis is of great wortn, and "witn tne advance of time it ^vlll become or incalculable value to all o-wners m tbis neignborbood. Ptbblt Beach from the D PliBBLIi BLACH n O N T E. R. li Y COUNTRY. C jV L I F O K- N 1 J^- Suggestion for Pebble Beach Home EBBLE BEACH IS eignt and a naif miles rrom Del Monte, and rive miles from Paciric Grove. Here the sea curves deeply into tne sKore. A giant point or rocks (Pescadero Point) protects its western edge rrom the voracious ■waves, leaving the 'waters on its mile-long heach as placid as a pond. One hair or the heach is strevk^n with small round pehhles or various colors. From this, Pebhle Beach takes its name. The eastern hair is a crescent or clean hard white sand, making a delightful hathing heach. _^.-(i^^^«« Pebble Beach, a Crescent of Cleaming Sand and Pebble P^Ii BBLE BIjACH MONTEiB-BY COUNT "Y, ej\.LIFOR.NlA. OR that great tract of land Avnicn fronts on Pescadero Bay, trie name "PeDDle Beach has been cnosen. It extends over tne crest of the hills and into the forests beyond. At this point there is a broad plateau covered with ancient pines and oaks. This grove is more than a mile long and perhaps a mile APV'ide. On the east and west it is protected from vi^inds by the forest- covered shoulders of the hills, v^^hich rise behind it a hundred feet higher. In front it slopes like a grassy laA\^n down to the Beach, vi^here the blue sea sings un- ceasingly on the sand. Located as it is, at practically the center of the Seventeen-Mile Drive, with splendid smooth macadam roadways radi- ating in various directions. Pebble Beach permits active touch with the affairs of the world and the desired seclusion for one s home, as does no other place. ,>n This 5i7o. anJ /is Supvrh Outloi.k (trx>i^ VL BBLE BLACH EBBLE BEACH •AN APPRECIATION" ine rollo\ving -was written by Cnarles Warren btoaaara shortly before bis deatb in April, 1909. ^Ir. StoJdara lived tor a number of years in Monterey, ana kne'W and loved Pebble Jjeacb : 1 ne voice or many Avaters ^vnis- pering to the snore; tne sea winds stirring among forest Dougns; the Avoodea hills sloping gently "hetween the sunset ana the sea, racing a bay — one or the loveliest in the world ; the mountain range beyond, and superb Point Lobos — that is Pebble 13each. A drive that begins in the groves OT Del Monte; the perfection of artistic gardening, such a wonderful contrast to so many views along the drive, where nature has run wild since the dawn of creation. It passes the quaint adobe iVlission of San Carlos; threads the heart of Old Monterey -with its thousand hallowed memories — Alas, that any of them should ever be forgotten ! I ;. Sue/: a ll.jin^ PebhU Btach P li B B L Hi BLACK tlOKT2,K.IiY COUNT "Y, C.A.LIFOK_NIA. ^ITHIN a fcAv mo- ments we pass under tne Dro\^^ or the Presiaio, ■v\^nicn e nope may be r owned 'witn vic- Tious ^vreatns, ir er tne hour comes V hen it IS to be cro"wned with any- thing more than the iron cro"wn which IS its natural birthright. Then New Monterey, which bears no family resemblance to the Old; and farther on. Pacific Grove. Now for the drive through pmey woods, sometimes by the shore of the sea, where the sea-lion and the pelicans do not speak as they pass by; v/here the bones of stranded ships lie half buried in the sand; where two or three hermit fishermen have built them shelters of drift-wood, and there they live — 1 Kno%v not if any one ever saw them in the flesh — like so many ivobinson Crusoes. of a house built here such wonderful views wout VL B B L E BLACK nOKTaiS-IiY COUNT "Y, aA.LIFOR.NlA. ■^KHiiK M W^^BfjIlKM^SM ^ ^ M ;|R- ■- ''^^^ ^'^' "-^ x'M Mm IVV^'A W' i 1^?% 1 ^P^^ "^^^^^H'' / r'^i m HBRP^^flBI ■■Bsm^ ' t^^^^^H W-: ^^ 1 f i ^^ gr :,- '^ ...-.■''^''- ^M^^ ^^^H p ^ ■■-^'>---— T^j^i^; -3i^.;>v-;*'-'i ^Hbh^^ ^-jC^i^^^^^H^H Cv^ ***%.-, ;.; ^, CiXvObb this barren and sometimes bleak plateau, "witn tne sea gnaw- ing at its vitals, one comes upon a corner or a primeval world. 1 here stand the immemorial cypresses ; some or them skin and bones; some, skeletons only; to look at them one might almost say that they Vk^ere there when time began, or Gustave Dore' might have designed them, for they are like the trees he drcAV m his illustrations to '' 1 he vVandering Jew. ? upper right hand engravins shows the Sacred Cypress of Japan, photographed in February. 1909. by Dr. Arnold Genthc of San Francisco. The others on these pages are <»f the Monterey Cypress. Note the close resemblance. PLBBLE BIjACH • -T^ »iay^M -i^P^^ ART HER on a Lurst oi: sunsnme tnrougn tne trees ana tne sea sparkling gloriously; here ^ve are at Peoole J3eacn, M'^nere witn boating, Datnmg, risking, tne rustic lodge and villa sites scattered on every hand; -with criss-cross drives over tne ^vhole peninsula — is it not enough to deligkt or satisfy the soul _;,5;^^(£:2^:;<^ i^ ^ PIiBBLE BIjACH T PebDie Jjeack tkere Kas been aesignea by tne o^vners one or tne hanasomest resi- aence parks in tne country. It nas every natural advantage witnout any or the customary drawDacks. It also nas those improvements Avhich aad immensely to the happiness and comfort of life without detracting from the beauties of scenery and environment ^vith w^hich Nature has so adorned this place. Hotel Del Monte also plays an important part in the upbuilding of this section. Not only does it bring to it guests from every land, but it offers to those Avho build here the conveniences and luxuries of the finest hotels at all times. In addition to this, and closer at hand, is Pebble Beach Lodge, which is operated by the hotel for the pleasure of its guests and of Pebble ■ Beach residents. It is, as a nucleus for the prospective residents and home builders, and to provide a place of entertainment and of social gathering, that this has been erected. ihe building is unique and distinctive among such houses on the Coast. A Wonderful Natural Park Soort to be Filled with Homes PEBBLE B li A e H n O W T E, R. li Y C-OUNT"Y, C A.L. I F O R_ N1>V EBBLE BEACH Lodge IS built or nuge pine logs cut from tke surrouna- mg forest. It is almost tAvo nunarea Teet in length by xirty feet in widtn and provides a cnarmmg place in wnicn to meet or en- tertain one s friends. One of the distinctive fea- tures IS the great Assembly Hall, thirty feet wide by sixty feet long, •with an immense fireplace of rougn stone at each end. The ladies and mens reception and dressing rooms, tne great kitchen and com- fortable dining room are built adjoining tne great hall. Here meals are served at all hours, specializing on all forms of sea foods, game, dairy products, etc. This IS a decided convenience to tne residents of Pebble Beacn, for it enables them to keep tneir homes open the year round and enjoy the service and cuisine fou"'^ '^ ^-he best clubs or notels. ^ •^i'^ WL K * 7n M'^. -M Sp l^pl wd • i s "^^ J ^H J / / < g'- PEBBLE BIjACH tlONTEiE-liY COUNTY, C.iS.L,IFOB_Nl>>. O place can be round whicn lias a more aeligntrul, a more livable climate tnan Pebble Beacn. It is a virile, tonic climate tnat invites to lire in tne open tbrougnout tne cnanging seasons. Ine days are warm and genial, mild ^vitnout variation, while tne nignts are cool and pleasant. 1 ne records or temperature sbow an average dirrerence or only t-wo degrees between January and July. The salt tang ol: tne sea and the healthful aroma or the pines gives the air at Pebble Beach a lire- givmg quality not usual in such even temperatures. The rainrall m this region averages about sixteen inches per year. A Charming Homcsitc and Snugestlnn for Hi P li B B L Hi B Ij A C H -^^^^s^im^^^ - . 'N the Valley of tKe Carmel River excel- lent nunting and iisn- ng can be rouna during tne seasons. I he Day in front or PeDole Oeacn abounds in risn or many kinds, cnier among tnem being tbe game salmon, tne catcning or ■wbicn on a light rod and tackle taxes the skill or the most experienced. On the rocks about Pebble Beach are round numerous shell-rish, sea-weed and other forms of marine life. eAc Carmel. Ki - ( Afu.io,. Del «io Carmelo. foiindrd in I77\ PliBBLIi BliACH MONTE^B-LTT COUNT "Y, C.J\.LIFOn_Nlj».- 'SJ^* OR all these advan- "^^^^^ tages or climate ana — ' ^^ f location, or .scenery and surroundings, deligntrul as tney may oe, are not sufficient, m themselves, to attract tne nome Duilder. No"wadays one wants a home m the forest withm tne sight of tne sea and amid rustic scenes, if possible, hut withal the conveniences of life must not be lacking. Tbese conveniences are, means of easy transportation; abundance of pure -water; im- proved lighting facilities; adequate sanitary systems. If to these, are added a coterie of pleasant neignbors, a comfortable gathering place with a proper equipment for outdoor sports, then tnat place most nearly approaches the ideal. PIiBBLIi BIjA 110trTE.B_IiY COUNTY, C H HE many improve- ments wnich nave been made at PeDDle Beacn provide nearly every one ox these desirable features. As a means or communica- tion between Pebble Beacn and the railway stations or the Southern Paciiic Company, at Pacific Grove and Del Monte, an electric omnibus service has been established. This is a private conveyance system or the Pacific Improvement Com- pany, and is designed to run as nearly as possible on scheduled hours for the convenience of residents at Pebble Beach. 1 he cars are the first exam- ples on this coast of the new Edison electric storage batteries. Xhey are very smart in appear- ance, resembling the ordinary automobile, and will carry ten or t-welve passengers from Paci- fic Grove to Pebble Beach in less than thirty minutes. The New Electr Automobiles in Service between Pebble Beach and Pacific Cr. P^Ii B B L E ,^^^^.B L A C H ^BBLE BEACH is blessed witK an aDundance or clear, sparkling water, said by experts to be the rmest and purest in tne State. It is taken rrom tne upper reacnes or the Carmel River, twenty miles away, wnence it is brougnt down and stored in a 140,000,000-gallon reservoir, in tne hills near tne Pebble Beacn. From here it is served to the homes ox Pacific (jrrove and Del Monte. This immense reservoir and pipe line is on Pebble Beacn tract, thus insuring a perpetual and plentiful supply to all who build here. ihe feed wires of the Del Monte electric lignt plant run directly to Pebble Beach. This provides for electric lighting in all homes. Wood, coal and oil for fuel purposes are obtained at Pacific drove at as lo\\' a cost as in ban Francisco. PLBBLIi BIjACH I "^¥1 \ACIF1C impro\'ement iA-,-J^^^^ Company, in addition to Duilding tne magnificent sys- tem or roads tnrougn the penin- sula, at present maintains a division or forestry, wnicn nas entire cnarge of tne great forests that cover these hills. This expert service constantly polices and patrols the entire peninsula, watches out for fires, supervises the cutting of timher and the clearing away of undergroAvth. Plans are now being perfected whereby buyers at Pebble Beach may also have the advice of expert landscape gardeners from Del Monte, m laying out and beautifying their grounds. Should t-wo or three friends buy adjoining pieces, their grounds can be Avorked out in one general scheme of treatment under this advice. -^ PEBBLE BTjACH not confined to small lots tut emorace large acreage plots and cnarmmg villa sites. 1 he actual laying oxr of these artistic home locations was the suDject w' of much time and study. At every point great care has heen taken to make this the most perfect residence place. The topography of the country \vas carefully considered in laying out the road-ways, -which now -wind through the forest. iheir picturesque turnings provide many unusual r and charming building sites on the hill slopes and knoll tops. Charming Situations For Country Homes ^ P L B B L Hi B Ij A C H T\ ^Bk OR tne conservation of tne natural beauty, to encourage eacn buyer to erect a nanasonie nome ana to assure a neignbornooa absolutely tree or any objectionable features, suitable restrictions Tvill be imposea. 1 nese aviII be or a protective nature, assuring to each owner sucn improvements m tne surroundings as will increase the value or nis bolaings. No liquors will be sold on these premises outside a regularly establisned club. No stores or business ►^^fe- houses will be allowed. A. minimum building restriction will be made. Water and electric light will be installed. Water will be delivered at the same prices as at Del Monte and Pacific Grove. \Vith all these natural advantages of situation, climate and environment, supplemented by the improvements already installed or under construction, the price asked for land in Pebble Beach IS exceedingly modest. On tbe basis of $500 to $2,500 per acre this land offers absolutely choicest property to be found on this Coast. The perfect all-year-round climate, ease of communica- tion and rapid transportation facilities, enable one to make this his permanent home, running up to the city, as business or social engagements demand. t %3^ of Father Juni, PliBBLIL BIjACH tl O N T Ei R. Zi Y C-OUNT'Y. C-A-Ij 1 F O IC N I >V x<:3 ^ C / F/ C Y OP MONTEREY .vY ^ jcautilui country is reacned via the Coast Line \\c rvailroaa xrom eitner nortn or south. 1 ne lourncy trom Dan rrancisco is a aeligntrul one or about tnree hours. The ^ route traverses the wonaerrul banta Clara v alley, famous the world over. Tor its fruits ana floAvers, through the charming Pajaro district, rich with its apple orchards and berry fields. From Castroville, it swings to the coast, reaching Hotel Del Monte, Monterey and Pacific Grove. P li B B L E "^^ B li A C H n O N T Ei R, £j Y C.OUNT"Y. C jVL I F O R. NI A. C 5 ^ ^' 3^mfranc/sco T^^ROM tke soutWard. tke ^ journey is even more ■svonaerrul. 1 ne roaa winas ror miles along tne ocean s snore, tnrougn canons and forests, presenting an unending panorama of superb scenery. TKis trip can be made entirely by dayligkt, and is one of tne most delightful on tne Coast. 1 nese illustrations snow a panoramic view of tne Monterey peninsula and its geographic relation to San Francisco, Oakland and tKe cities of tke Lay. Xkey also skow tke location of Hotel Del Monte, Monterey, Pacific Grove, tke Presidio of Monterey and Pekble Beack. Tke motor roads from San Francisco follow tke railroads closely and provide a deligktful motor trip. PEBBLHi BliACH KONTE.R.I1Y COUNT "Y. C.^LlFOI*_NlA. PT i>iMo. G e ^ N ,^vess 5^ THE Monterey Peninsula is encircled by tke world-famous scenic boulevard, tbe "Seventeen-Mile Drive." As skown in tke engraving, tkis begins in tke beautiful grounds of Hotel Del Monte. It passes tkrougk Monterey, witk its kistoric memories, and Pacific Grove, widely known as tke '' Ckautauqua of tke Pacific. From kere it extends tkrougk tke pine forests and follows tke rugged coast line past Cypress Grove and Midway Point to Pebble Beack. P^Ii BBLHi BliACH ^ Of mon"^^ MEL COOYSiCMT 1909 1 TN adJition to tke Drive itself, many miles of new toulevards liave teen built, as skown ^ m the engraving These radiate from Pebtle Beach and Pehtle Beach Lodge through the pme forests and over the hills. They are amply wide, made of hard, smooth, rolled macadam with a maximum grade of less than three per cent. This system of scenic boulevards is the finest m the West, if not in the world, and makes the Monterey peninsula the ideal place for the motorist, the equestrian or the pedestrian. JUL 27 19»2 RIXE for further information with uhdivision map, price lists, etc., aaaressmg A. D. Shepara, General Manager, Pacific Improvement Com- pany, Suite 401-2-3-4-5-6 Crocker ouildmg, San Francisco, Cal. ^^(^'TO.OOTIOaD^- iTBIE s>-, '^^^^ ^ -." ^^ '^ ^ ^■'i'^'Xr <»l^i>'»^»*:i^fel5fe'-yN'~'.'-f»A'^j^^