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TheLeongOhana

United States7,497 contributions

Rocks and Tide Pools

Aug 2020 • Family

Stop number 6 gave us the opportunity to get out of the car and scramble over a bunch of rocks. This stop was noted as a small Chinese fishing village back in the 1800s. No remnants remain just blackened rocks likely due to the cooking fires.

As we got closer to the edge of the rocks by the ocean we peered into some of the tide pools hoping to see some sea life. However they were surprisingly barren for some reason. We did find a couple of rocks comfortable enough to sit down and watch the waves come rolling in for a little while. Being low tide and calm, the action was relatively benign that morning.

As we made our way back to the car, we noticed a ton of mussel shells littering the beach so something found this place to be a good source of food and the feasting has been ongoing for quite awhile.

Worth a stop for its accessible rocky setting.

Written 9 August 2020

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VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex

New Delhi, India8,268 contributions

Few minutes view of the sea from the car

Dec 2021

China Rock is the 6th point on 17-Mile Drive. A short stop here along the sea shore, one can have views of the ocean. The place was known for a small Chinese fishing village in the late 1800s. This place is very near to both Point Joe and Bird Rock. Hardly few minutes view of the sea from the car. We did not stop here. No pictures taken here by me.

Written 29 April 2022

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Sachin K

New York City, NY6,556 contributions

Interesting History

Feb 2019 • Family

This place is where Chinese immigrant fishermen used to make their homes, making it interesting. Today it is a viewpoint offering some nice scenic views. Certainly worth a visit.

Written 8 December 2019

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Chickyny

Flushing, new york278 contributions

One of the points of interest on the "17 Mile Drive".

Aug 2018 • Friends

All the stops are very beautiful. The drive should take about 2.5 hours, longer if you stop off for lunch. I suggest the Gallery Cafe for lunch.
China Rock is so named because Chinese fishermen camped and fish just off this rocky point. This is one of many stops where you can get out a roam the area right down to the water's edge.

Written 2 September 2018

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MangAndres

San Joaquin, CA714 contributions

HISTORICAL

Feb 2021

This was the place where Chinese fisherman lived in the old days. The rock was the symbol for that tiny village.

Written 2 March 2021

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Balasubramanian R

Chennai (Madras), India808 contributions

China Rock

Sept 2022

China rock is situated as point No 6 on 17 mile drive. Tourists can have a view of Pacific Ocean. Once upon a time it is a small settlement of Chinese fishermen,

Written 29 September 2022

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GLM

San Francisco, CA1,026 contributions

Another Relaxing Stop Along Seventeen Mile Drive

Dec 2020

Believe it or not, China Rock was once home to a small settlement of Chinese fishermen. Today it one of the many delightful stops along Seventeen Mile Drive, Stop #6. It's a good spot to stretch your legs and breath in some clean ocean air.

Written 31 December 2020

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mini

Fremont, CA212,259 contributions

Visit to 17 Mile Drive - China Rock

Sept 2020

We were driving highway 17 and liked seeing China Rock area again. This is a scenic view of the Pacific Ocean It used to also be the site of a Chinese Village. Thus the name.

Written 16 September 2020

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mini

Fremont, CA212,259 contributions

Once the Site of a Chinese Village in 1800s - China Rock, 17 Mile Drive

Nov 2019

We have been to 17 mile drive several times. This is a historic site where there was once a Chinese village in the 1800s. Although there are no remains, its interesting to note. Now, there is just the spectacular Pacific Ocean to see and the rocks called China Rock. We enjoyed our time there on a stellar warm November day.

Written 10 November 2019

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Lambretta101

Gourock, UK4,820 contributions

Hmmmmm .... No

July 2019 • Friends

Didn’t get it !! Still don’t get it !! It’s a lump of worn boulders. I wouldn’t recommend stopping. Deleted the picture I took as it’s such a rubbish thing to look at.

Written 16 September 2019

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