Pacific Coast Highway Adventure: Scenic Monterey Exploration
4.1
56 Ratings
San Francisco
Embark on a scenic adventure along the Pacific Coast Highway, exploring the charming towns of Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Discover sea creatures at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and enjoy the beauty of the 17 Mile Drive.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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What's Included
- Expert guide and commentary
- Convenient pickup and drop-off in Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf
- Free Wifi on board
What's Not Included
- Guide Gratuities
- Child safety seat for children under 8 years old or 4’ 9” (1.4 meters) required
- Meals are not included but available for purchase throughout the day
Additional Information
This excursion offers stunning views along the renowned Pacific Coast Highway. Upon reaching the historic town of Monterey, there will be an opportunity to marvel at the marine life at the Monterey Bay Aquarium (entry not included) and wander amidst the stores on Cannery Row. The journey continues along the coast passing the idyllic town of Pacific Grove en route to the 17 Mile Drive. The route concludes at the charming Carmel-by-the-Sea where you can browse the specialty stores on Ocean Avenue or appreciate the pristine sandy beach. If preferred, a visit to the historical Carmel Mission is also an option.
- Meals are not included but available for purchase throughout the day.
- California law requires tour guests to bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years and under 4’ 9” (1.4 meters) in height. Any guest that does not provide their child’s safety seat at the time of the tour and does not inform the tour operator in advance may not be allowed to board the tour and will not be subject to refund.
- Exact destinations & itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and the guide’s discretion.
Location
2805 Leavenworth St
Leavenworth Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(56 Ratings)
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Maritza_l
Mar 28, 2024
Highly recommend - Our bus driver/ tour guide was excellent very knowledgeable of all the different areas
Highly recommended this tour
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Leonard_d
Oct 22, 2023
A very satisfying experience - Our guide, Thomas, was very good. He was extremely knowledgeable, and had a nice manner of delivering information. Unlike some guides we have had, he did not talk constantly. He timed his delivery of information very, very well.
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Navigator299315
Sep 12, 2023
Monterey and Carmel - The most wonderful day in Monterey, 17 mile and Carmel with the best tour guide. A great day for me and husband.
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Kaye_b
Jul 20, 2023
Great experience - Scenic drive and the tour guide/ driver is excellent, professional and courteous. It was an enjoyable day.
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Tina_b
Apr 24, 2023
Spectacular Views and Great Memories - This was a beautiful trip to Monterey and Carmel. It was a full day from 0730a-8pm. There were several stops along the way and the driver was courteous and professional. Definately worth it!
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Miriam_p
Aug 28, 2023
Calm and tranquil - Driving along the 17 miles to Carmel, beautiful view so calm and tranquil. The driver could be a little more interesting when he speaks.
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Excursion214193
May 16, 2023
Not enough time. - I found we didn’t have enough time in Monterey and Carmel. I would rather we could spend half a day in Monterey and half a day in Carmel.
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Keith_williams2
Sep 21, 2023
A long day on a totally unsuitable vehicle - The destination was excellent, however the bus used was not at all suitable for a 12 hour day trip. Several of the overhead air vents were broken and stuffed up with paper which made it impossible to adjust the individual temperature. The seats offered no storage other than placing items in the overhead bin, which meant smaller items had to be held at all times. Finally when we returned to the bus after Carmel stop the stench from the chemical toilet in the bus was atrocious and caused my wife and others sat nearby to gag. It only cleared once the bus was moving and some airflow returned.
There is also an issue with how the seats are sold. This trip had 8 single seat passengers on a full bus all of whom sat alone forcing any late boarding couples to split up and sit with strangers - not ideal for a 12 hour trip!
The driver tried to offer information, but sadly the level of irrelevant drivel regarding his ‘acting’ career and favourite movies made it hard to select the interesting facts
Finally the choice of stops was strange, particularly the morning coffee stop. The outlet was so small that those of us sat near the back of the bus had no time to purchase anything in the time provided due to the amount of time taken by some of the passengers to disembark.
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Lloydd63
May 4, 2023
OK - Very informative driver who did his best to compensate for them foggy conditions which compromised viewing. Long trip. Comfortable bus.
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Pete_s
Oct 12, 2023
Late…late…& confused - Bus oversold by 3 seats. 30 min late leaving Fisherman’s Wharf. Almost no information or commentary provided by the host/tour guide who seemed to struggle with putting sentences together and frequently nodded off to sleep. Very sad to see the aged guide struggling in front of a bus load of paying tourists. To make matters worse, we had to wait 15 minutes for him to finish his dinner before leaving Carmel as he’d gotten his times confused. The one redeeming feature of the day was driver Jack who tried valiantly to put a little humour into the tour at the various stops.
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