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China Rock – The Lone Cypress Viewpoint loop from Monterey Peninsula

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China Rock – The Lone Cypress Viewpoint loop from Monterey Peninsula

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3.3

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China Rock – The Lone Cypress Viewpoint loop from Monterey Peninsula

01:38

25.9km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Carmel-by-the-Sea

Highlight • Settlement

This picturesque little town south of 17 Mile Dr is a sight in itself. Beautiful wooden houses, numerous art galleries, and the hometown of several Hollywood stars. Clint Eastwood even served as mayor of this small town of approximately 4,000 residents.

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Carmel Beach City Park

Highlight • Beach

Can't beat the soft crystalline white sand for a swim or evening beach fire, albeit here only allowed with gas, no firewood

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Vista Point 7

Highlight • Viewpoint

Number 7 on the self-guided 17-mile loop this overlook has a restroom and a short trail to the viewpoint. Depending on the season there are more birds or more seals on the rocks offshore.

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China Rock Vista Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Site of a small fishing village of Chinese immigrants in the 19th century

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China Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

China Rock, located on 17-Mile Drive, offers bikers a scenic view of the Pacific Ocean. Once home to a small Chinese fishing village in the late 1800s, it is now a peaceful spot to enjoy the rocky coastline. Situated near Point Joe and Bird Rock, China Rock is a great place to stretch your legs, breathe in the ocean air, and appreciate the area's historical significance as well as the natural beauty.

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20.8 km

Point Joe Vista Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the end of the 19th century there were wooden huts. Chinese immigrants had built them. They made their living by fishing, selling shells and pebbles polished to a high gloss for tourists. The namesake of the hotspot is Joe, a hermit who lived here with his goats.

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