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Sachin K

New York City, NY6,557 contributions

Unique

Feb 2019 • Family

Ghost Tree is unique and is located in the 17 mile drive. Certainly worth stopping over to click some pics.

Written 8 December 2019

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David H

Union City, CA9,013 contributions

Magnificent view with an unique tree

May 2019 • Couples

There are a lot of “strange” trees with the most unique one to form this magnificent view. It’s even more fabulous with a glowing sun coming down to the blue ocean to form a pre-sunset scene. Another great spit to meditate with these trees, especially the lonely, unique one. If the lone cypress is 40-50 years period of our life. This spot is 50-60 years age of our life. Some of roots are out of soil, some of trees are tilted due to the strong wind. The unique (so called the ghost tree) one is by itself without any green leaves and only few branches. Viewing this scene gave myself another boost to move on to another chapter of my life. A must see spot during the 17 miles drive.

Written 23 August 2019

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Nader H

Discovery Bay, CA159 contributions

Must stop, don’t skip

Aug 2019 • Family

I know that by now you will start skipping stations as it all looks alike and similar. Not this one. You need to park and step out of the car. Expect to spend more than 30 minutes here, and the more kids you have, the more time you need.
Take lots of pictures, if you are lucky you will have enough fog to give you the scene of the lone tree with the mountains peaking behind the fog. See my picture attached.
One of the most beautiful places I have visited.

Written 13 August 2019

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Dely M

West Chester, PA22 contributions

Interesting

Mar 2019

to See these fallen trees, you think was nature can do
A place to visit without fail in the Pebble beach on the road to PFEIFFER big sur

Written 1 April 2019

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Balasubramanian R

Chennai (Madras), India805 contributions

Ghost Tree

Sept 2022

Ghost Tree is the tourist attraction spot and it point No13 in 17 Mile drive. Ghost Tree at Pescadero point is a unique stop full of spooky sun bleached Cypress trees.It is also a big wave surf spot.

Written 29 September 2022

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Mississauga, Canada1,802 contributions

It's a tree!

May 2022

Don't know what the fuss is all about. There are so many fabulous sights and vistas, this is only a mere tree!

Written 28 May 2022

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MangAndres

San Joaquin, CA714 contributions

Puzzling

Feb 2021

I am not really sure why this was named ghost tree as a spot. Maybe because there are plenty of dead trees around the area? The tree that supposed to look like a ghost was not that obvious.

Written 2 March 2021

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Lambretta101

Gourock, UK4,820 contributions

Twisted

Jul 2019 • Friends

More sun bleached cypress trees twist against be ocean backdrop. This whole area in beautiful and captivating.

Written 16 September 2019

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Steve5863

Avon, OH12,818 contributions

Sun Bleached Cypress Trees

Mar 2019 • Family

The spooky, sun bleached cypress trees known as the Ghost Trees are located at stop #10 on 17-Mile Drive. Even more interesting at this stop are the spectacular views off of Pescadero Point at the southern end of this pullout with the rock formations and high surf.

Written 2 April 2019

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Jay B

Garden Grove, CA266 contributions

Beautiful view

Feb 2019 • Couples

One of the more picturesque views along 17 mile drive. This is a must stop and see the view place. beautiful area.

Written 23 February 2019

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