I stayed at the hotel, booking six months ahead. I got the last reserved tee time. It will cost you ,but it is money well spent. The course is worth the extra cash,escpecially around 7,8,8 9 and 10.The pace of play is very slow, make sure you play either spring or autumn/fall as the morning mist hangs around longer in the summer. I stayed up the road in Carmel and enjoyed the area, spending the last night of my stay at Pebble Beach Hotel.
Play Poppy Hills ,Spanish Bay and Spyglass if you can.