Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco
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11 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Drive down one of the most scenic roads in California on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Cruise along the coast-hugging Highway 1, passing the mansions of Pebble Beach on the iconic 17-Mile Drive. Enjoy free time to explore Monterey, where you can stroll down Steinbeck’s Cannery Row or visit the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. Browse the ritzy boutiques of Carmel-by-the-Sea and get a glimpse of Silicon Valley’s tech campuses on the return drive to San Francisco.
- Full-day trip from San Francisco to Monterey and Carmel
- Stop at Carmel by the Sea
- San Francisco pickup and drop-off included
- Stop at Monterey
- Plenty of stops with photo opportunities along the 17 Mile Drive
- Stop at Pebble Beach Golf Course
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Hop aboard your luxury coach in central San Francisco, cruise down scenic Highway 1 and let your guide handle the driving while you soak up views of the Pacific Ocean.
After curving around the Monterey Peninsula, stop in the coastal city of Monterey. Enjoy free time here to grab a fresh seafood lunch on the pier (own expense) or browse the shops of Cannery Row.
Continue along the coast with a ride down 17-Mile Drive, home to the prestigious Pebble Beach Golf Course and the Lone Cypress tree. Listen for the barking clamor of Seal Rock with a stop along this low-lying coastal road framed by mansions and ocean vistas. Further along, visit the chic coastal community of Carmel-by-the-Sea, where you can browse high-end galleries and see remnants of a historic Spanish mission.
Your full-day tour concludes with drop-off in the evening in San Francisco.
After curving around the Monterey Peninsula, stop in the coastal city of Monterey. Enjoy free time here to grab a fresh seafood lunch on the pier (own expense) or browse the shops of Cannery Row.
Continue along the coast with a ride down 17-Mile Drive, home to the prestigious Pebble Beach Golf Course and the Lone Cypress tree. Listen for the barking clamor of Seal Rock with a stop along this low-lying coastal road framed by mansions and ocean vistas. Further along, visit the chic coastal community of Carmel-by-the-Sea, where you can browse high-end galleries and see remnants of a historic Spanish mission.
Your full-day tour concludes with drop-off in the evening in San Francisco.
Itinerary
This is the stopping location for the Monterey portion of the tour. Travelers will be given approximately 2 hours of free time to explore some of the many nearby attractions:
- Monterey Bay Aquarium (tickets have to be reserved prior to departure date on the official Monterey Bay Aquarium website:www.montereybayaquarium.org
- Cannery Row
- Monterey Fisherman's Wharf
- Restaurants and stores.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Free
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Traveler Tips
- "If you do not want to drive yourself - just take this tour to get the first taste / glimpse." See review
- "Tip- pick up area brochures before getting on the bus, can make much better use of time." See review
- "Stop in Monterey is a bit long if you don’t do an Acquarium." See review
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