The historic property, arranged around a central lawn and pool area overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is just two blocks from the Carmel town centre and close to Pebble Beach and Monterey Bay.

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As I passed by 17 Mile Drive and pulled into the Spanish Bay I entered a dream car scene, as much of Pebble Beach becomes during this week.

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