Pebble Beach is an unincorporated, gated community that encompasses the southwestern portion of the Monterey Peninsula. It is about 10.6 sq.mi. in size and has a population of about 4,500 residents, most in single-family homes. It is internationally known for its golf courses and as a tourist destination. The world-famous 17-Mile Drive hugs the spectacular, rocky coastline; there is a substantial fee to enter 17-Mile Drive or other roads via five 24-hour gates. Public restrooms for tourists are at the Bird Rock parking lot. Upslope, the Del Monte Forest is a dominated by a Monterey Pine forest, portions of which include the SFB Morse Botanical Reserve for endangered species.