1950s Monterey Cypress Tree, Pebble Beach, California

This vintage postcard features an iconic Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) along the famed 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, California. Often referred to as the “Witch Tree” or a lonesome cypress in collectible postcards, this mature specimen is a striking example of the gnarled, windswept forms that define these rare coastal trees. Native only to the Monterey Peninsula, these cypresses cling to rocky cliffs, shaped by the harsh salt-laden winds and maritime climate.

The scene captures both natural beauty and historical significance, as Monterey Cypress trees have been a beloved subject of photography and postcards since at least the 1940s. Their unique silhouette against Carmel Bay and the Pacific Ocean has made them enduring symbols of California’s rugged coastline.

Published by Lee Blaisdell Photo Service and printed on a Mirro-Krome card by H.S. Crocker Co., Inc., this postcard is likely from the mid-1950s, during the peak era of California tourism and chrome postcard production.

A vibrant vintage 1950-1962 postcard that would look great framed, make a wonderful hostess gift, or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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