Besides the obvious pictures you will get on the course, most people try and get a shot with the Lone Cypress in the background. You will find it on the 17-Mile drive, not far from the Pebble Beach Clubhouse. It's the tree used in their logo. Visit Carmel-By-The-Sea and Cannery Row Monterey if you have a chance too. Have a great trip!

Thanks Dale! The course itself no matter how I play is going to make the trip. When I step up to the tee on 7 I am going to have trouble just trying to make a shot with the back ground and history. I just hope my AP3's or SM7's find a way to the green.

I appreciate that idea on the picture of the Lone Cypress. I will most definitely add that to our agenda. Cannery row also looks like a must stop.

Did you get to see the latest Phireside with Phil and his story he told about the ceo on the 7th hole.
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That's hlarious! Good find and funny story. I hope I can land one 3ft from the pin as well

Another on-course spot is 18 tee.

Solid photo

That's a great photo shot. Thanks

Do the bagpipes at sundown at Spanish Bay, sitting by the fire while they're playing is very memorable. The aquarium is also a nice venture!

Added to the list. It looked pretty unique but wanted some perspective on someone who has attended and enjoyed. I will look into the aquarium as well

Your Dad's a lucky guy. Have a great trip and play well.

Sounds like an awesome birthday gift that does

We did that for my Dads 60th. We stayed at the Inn at Spanish Bay also. We played one round at Pebble, Spyglass and Poppy early morning tee times. Then we played Spanish Bay every afternoon. They gave an awesome early twilight rate because we were staying at the Inn. If you go to Carmel hit up Grasing's for dinner or just pupus. Bagpipes while playing Spanish Bay is cool. Cannery Row is ok (touristy), the aquarium is an experience. Don't go to Bubba Gumps. If you have time to play more Bayonet/Blackhorse isn't far away and great courses.

James, have a great trip and a wonderful birthday getaway with your father. You'll leave with memories for a lifetime.

Based on a limited sample size of restaurants in neighboring Carmel(-by-the-Sea), I can recommend Katy's Place for breakfast and Casanova for dinner, and *highly* recommend Yafa for dinner. Carmel is also great for a leisurely stroll, window shopping, and people watching.

In addition to others' pictures recommendations (all great), make sure to snag a photo from the #3 tee at Spyglass.

Thanks for the great suggestions! Much appreciated

This is great feedback Bryan and exactly what I was looking for. We have caddies at Pebble but I did not reserve them for Spyglass. Would you recommend I do? I also really appreciate the reminder on ranges...I will add that for sure.

Also, we are somewhat limited on time so I like the 17 Mile drive "ocean" priority idea.

Thanks so much for all the good insight

Just have fun and don't worry so much about the details. It's like going to Disney and not having a great time because you're trying to see/do it all. Sometimes less is more...

I'm sure much of this has been covered already but here is my list.
If you're taking caddies, listen to their advice on what clubs to hit, how the greens break (obvious stuff) and where to get the best pictures. Many of them will tell you about the houses around Pebble and who lives (or lived) there.
Breakfast at the Gallery Cafe. Jim Nance was eating there one morning when I was there.
Bagpipes at Spanish Bay.
Tap Room after your Pebble round.
If you're limited on time and want to see 17 Mile Drive, one of my caddies recommended just driving the ocean parts for the views.
Check out Carmel-by-the-Sea, and walk on the beach, dog optional.
Take the "Jack" photo sitting on the fence at the 18th tee at Pebble.
There is no range at Spanish Bay but there is a practice green/chipping area.
Before your Pebble round, head over early and hit balls at the practice center. I rarely hear it mentioned but it is one of the nicest practice facilities I've seen.
Take more pictures than you think you need.
Have great trip!
Cheers