China Rock – Point Joe loop from Asilomar State Beach

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China Rock – Point Joe loop from Asilomar State Beach

Easy

2.9

(14)

hikers

China Rock – Point Joe loop from Asilomar State Beach

01:55

7.44km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Bus stop

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69 m

Fishwife

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Fishwife, adjacent to the Beachcomber Motel, is steps away from Asilomar Beach. The restaurant serves fresh seafood with a Caribbean twist in a relaxed, beachside setting. It is a great …

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1.95 km

Bay View

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2.55 km

The Restless Sea

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One of the most wave-rich spots on Pebble Beach.

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2.81 km

Point Joe Vista Point

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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 …

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3.20 km

China Rock

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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 …

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3.39 km

China Rock Vista Point

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

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3.70 km

Vista Point 7

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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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4.80 km