Monterey Full Day Tour: Scenic California Coastline
4.2
1,911 Ratings
San Francisco
Embark on a breathtaking 11-hour tour along California's scenic coastline, visiting iconic landmarks such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pebble Beach Golf Course, and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Indulge in unique shopping, historical landmarks, and mouth-watering culinary innovation.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pacific Coast Highway - The lighthouse, constructed in 1871, serves as a guiding beacon for ships navigating the Pacific coast of California. It proudly stands as the tallest lighthouse along the West Coast of the United States and continues to play an active role in assisting the Coast Guard in navigation.
During the journey, travelers will have the chance to disembark from the bus to capture memorable photos with the lighthouse as their backdrop or enjoy a brief stroll down to the nearby beach.
What's Included
- Day-trip to Monterey and Carmel
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury motor-coach with a professional guide
- 1.5 hour stop at Carmel by the Sea
- 2 hours stop at Monterey Bay
- Entrance fee for the 17-Mile Drive Included
- Stops at Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pebble Beach, Bird Rock and the Lone Cypress
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel Pick-up & drop-off
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
Additional Information
Embark on the tranquil journey along California’s splendid coastline, starting from San Francisco. Traverse along the renowned Highway 1, making stops at Pigeon Point Lighthouse and Davenport for a short coffee break and snacks. Continue the journey passing by Monterey Bay and Peninsula, and visit the illustrious Monterey Bay Aquarium and Steinbeck’s Cannery Row. Take some time to explore the quaint stores in Monterey or opt to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Schedule two hours to capture and share unforgettable moments on Instagram. Witness the beautiful residences on the 17-Mile Drive, in addition to landmarks like Bird Rock, Lone Cypress, and the world-renowned Pebble Beach Golf Course. Arrive in Carmel-by-the-Sea, admired for the museums and the historic Carmel Mission’s library, the whimsical houses, and galleries in its village-like centre. Indulge in 11 hours of captivating sightseeing, unique shopping opportunities, historic sites and innovative culinary experiences.
Location
478 Post St
Post Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(1911 Ratings)
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Roger_l
Apr 7, 2024
Great trip to Monterey and Carmel! - Great trip, and helpful, friendly, knowledgeable driver who brought the trip to life. Thank you!!!!!!
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Katelyn_m
Apr 4, 2024
Great Tour - We loved this experience!Taking the bus took all the stress out of sightseeing so we could just focus on enjoying, and our driver, Dinello, was amazing! 17 mile drive and Carmel were definitely the stand outs for us. I recommend bringing snacks in case you get hungry between stops.
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218macarenaf
Mar 31, 2024
The best coast - If you want to see the California coast and its amazing views you have to do this trip!
At the beginning I was unease of taking this tour because I did not know the views that Monterey could give you and after doing the tour I can say that I was shock about the beautiful scenery you get to see.
To know about beauty you have to see it, so do not miss an opportunity to enjoy a sightseeing tour where you can just relax and take photos of California coast.
The tour guide was really thoughtful and took care of everything we need so we can just relax and enjoy the view. I highly recommend this company and the experience they always get to bring you in each trip, thank you guys!! my vacations were 10/10 thanks to your trips.
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Darlene_p
Mar 31, 2024
Great - Great day trip. George is very knowledgeable. A very scenic trip along the ocean. I highly recommend this tour.
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Francesca_c
Mar 31, 2024
Monteray and Carmel - Ive always wanted to go to Monteray + Carmel after seeing the film Play Misty for Me. It did not disappoint. I loved seeing all the places we stopped at on this trip. A highlight seeing where Clint Eastwood lives as me + my husband have been fans for a long time. Stepping onto Carmel Beach was a thrill.
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Greggm494
Mar 30, 2024
Great time, despite a shower. - Lots of good information. As with all tours--not enough time to see everything you want. George was a competent driver and very knowledgeable guide.
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Ignaciobf662ou
Mar 28, 2024
Very good tour!! - The tour to Monterey and Carmel is spectacular. It starts early and there are stops to buy breakfast, the entire trip is very nice since it has views of the entire coast, even with quick stops to take photos of the landscapes. Monterey is very beautiful, you have the option of visiting the Aquarium or walking through the center. I walked around and had seafood lunch in the center, the aquarium will be left for next time. Listen carefully to the driver who gives very good tips about the aquarium/places to eat.
Then you pass Pebble Beach, also spectacular, and end in Carmel, where you can go down to the beach or explore downtown. I made both quickly and recommend Carmel Bakery to grab something for the trip back.
In conclusion: very complete tour to see the key points of the west coast, highly recommended.
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George_d
Mar 21, 2024
Worth the trip - The tour guide was funny. The drive and the views were beautiful. The coffee stop was the best in Davenport because the bakery was delicious.
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John_w
Apr 3, 2024
Monterey Carmel trip - The coach driver/guide was very knowledgeable about all the places we drove through and visited, this really added a lot to experience. The scenery was delightful on the drive down to Monterey. Tip-sit on the right hand side of the bus. Monterey is a picturesque, historic city and maybe 1.5 hours wasn't quite enough. The 17 mile drive was very pretty, stops for sightseeing and photo opportunities were great. Carmel is a quaint little town but not much to do except walk down to the beach and back. We really enjoyed the whole day on a comfortable coach with an interesting guide. There was a rep at the meeting point in the morning to check us in and get us on the right coach and that bit of organisation extended through the whole day.
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Dorothee_b
Mar 29, 2024
Beautiful landscape on a very tight schedule - Monterey, Carmel and the 17 Mile Drive are all beautiful.
The tour advertises that the participants would have two hours in Monterey. The guide/ driver changed that to 1,5 hours which made visiting the aquarium stressful. The entrance fee to the aquarium is 60$ for an adult, so you would want enough time to actually see everything.
I wouldn’t have needed at 20 minute stop at the Pebble Beach Resort golf course and would have rather had that extra time in Monterey.
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