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

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 11 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Gray Line San Francisco

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Pacific Coast Highway

Passing by

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

2 hours

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.
17-Mile Drive

30 min Admission included

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

Passing by

Pebble Beach
Lone Cypress

15 min

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.
Carmel

1 h 30 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

citizenM San Francisco Union Square
Omni San Francisco Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
San Francisco Marriott Union Square
Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco
W San Francisco
InterContinental San Francisco by IHG
The St. Regis San Francisco
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway by IHG
The Clancy, Autograph Collection

and 185 more pickup points

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.

Using your ticket

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. You can reach us at [email protected] or (415) 353-5310 between 10:30am to 6:30pm local time PST ONLY.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.