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Private Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive Day Trip from San Francisco

5.02 reviewsDay trips

  • 11 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Private tour

Highlights

Cruise along California's spectacular coastline with our luxury vehicle exclusive for your group of friends, family group, or corporate event. Our certified tour guide will join you on a relaxing full-day trip from San Francisco. You will follow Highway 1 to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, visit Steinbeck's Cannery Row, travel through the famous 17-Mile Drive, and see Pebble Beach Golf Course. Finish your day with a stop at the coastal town of Carmel-by-the-Sea before returning to San Francisco.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Hotel Pick Up and Drop off
  • 1.5 hour stop at Carmel by the Sea
  • 2 hours stop at Monterey to discover Steinbeck’s Cannery Row or the Aquarium (at your expense)
  • 17­-Mile Drive entrance included and stops at Lonely Cypress and Pebble Beach
  • Tour along Highway 1 by the towns of Santa Cruz and Capitola
  • Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach exclusive for your group
  • Certified Professional Driver Tour Guide

What's not

  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Travel scenic California’s Pacific Coast Highway 1 to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, famous for its spectacular ocean views, abundant wildlife, and historical past.

    Passes by

  2. Make stops at Cannery Row, made famous by John Steinbeck, and visit great shops and restaurants overlooking the Pacific, not to mention the world-famous Monterey Aquarium.

    2 h

  3. Next, travel through the famous 17-Mile Drive and see Pebble Beach Golf Course. Photo stops will be made along this gorgeous drive.

    30 minAdmission included

  4. Pebble Beach

    Passes by

  5. A Monterey Cypress tree, standing on a granite hillside. Estimated at 250 years, the cypress has been scarred by fire and held in place by cables for the last 60 years.

    15 min

  6. Our tour continues to Carmel by the sea, where ample time is given to walk through this charming town dotted with lovely shops and beautiful architecture.

    1.5 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Gray Line San Francisco
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please, inform in advance, which hotel/apartment you will stay in. You can do it directly on your reservation or you can inform us by phone or by mail, indicating your booking reference, preferable maximum 48h before starting the tour. If we do not receive the Information at least 24h before departure, we will cancel the tour regarding the cancellation fees.

How it compares in San Francisco

  • Its from-price is 12% below the median of the 204 day trips we list in San Francisco.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 112 of 204.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About San Francisco

San Francisco crowds steep hills onto a peninsula between the Pacific and its bay, with cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge and colourful neighbourhoods.

The Golden Gate Bridge spans the strait at the mouth of the bay, often wrapped in fog, and walking or cycling across it is a classic. Boats cross to Alcatraz, the former island prison, while Fisherman's Wharf is known for seafood and the sea lions that bask on the docks of Pier 39. The Ferry Building is a food lover's market.

Top-ranked sights in San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, San Francisco Chinatown.

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