• Complimentary hotel pickup & drop-off in San Francisco
• Knowledgeable Expedition Leader to guide you
• Free WiFi on tour coach
• Stunning scenery on Pacific Coast Highway 1
• Historic Cannery Row in Monterey
• Photo opportunities along the 17-Mile Drive
• Pebble Beach Golf Links
• Enchanting Carmel-by-the-Sea
• Your Satisfaction guaranteed
* We offer pick-up at major hotels in downtown San Francisco or Fisherman's Wharf area. Please including your hotel location when booking. We will confirm the pick-up time for you.
Day 1: San Francisco - Santa Cruz - Monterey - 17-Mile Drive - Carmel-by-the-Sea - San Francisco
Santa Cruz
This Northern California city's officials and businesses have challenged Huntington Beach's trademark of "Surf City USA" claiming it to be Santa Cruz's nickname. Established in 1866, Santa Cruz features Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, University of California Santa Cruz, Town Clock Tower, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, Mission Santa Cruz and De Laveaga Disc Golf Course. The city is situated on the north side of Monterey Bay and its Wharf offers a spot for fishing, watching nearby sea lions, shopping and dining.
17 Mile Drive
This scenic drive along California's Pacific Coastline features the world famous Pebble Beach golf course, beautiful residences and marvelous nature landmarks. Look for the Lone Cypress Tree, Bird Rock, Witch Tree and the Del Monte Forest. The famous route that originated in the 1880s with the construction of the Hotel Del Monte begins at Pacific Grove and ends at Carmel-by-the-Sea on the Monterey Peninsula.
Carmel
Monterey
The Central California coastal city and its surrounding area have attracted and inspired artists for decades including the likes of authors John Steinbeck and Robert Louis Stevenson, musician Frank Zappa, writer Josh Billings and painters Thomas Kinkade and Percy Gray. Monterey was founded in 1770 by Father Junipero Serra and explorer Gaspar de Portolà. It was the capital of the Alto California territory from 1767-70 and was home to California's first public library, theater, newspaper and public school. Popular city attractions are Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey County Youth Museum, Colton Hall Museum, Path of History and Monterey State Historic Park.
Monterey is a rich and entertaining mix of wildlife, stunning coastal views, and important history. On its streets, you can walk in the steps of figures like Grapes of Wrath author John Steinbeck, who spent years living in and writing about this fascinating area.
After a pickup from a convenient hotel in San Francisco, you’ll be swept into a Pacific Coast wonderland. You’ll cruise along California State Route 1 toward Monterey and be entertained by the picturesque Pacific Ocean coastline. Grab a selfie with the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop!
Keep an eye out for the sea otters playing in the waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. This underwater park stretches along the coast from San Francisco to Cambria and is home to hundreds of species of marine mammals, birds, and fish.
In Monterey, you’ll have two hours of free time to explore. That’s plenty of time to visit the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. Or use the time to stroll out to Lovers’ Point or check out the many boutiques that line historic Cannery Row. Grab a fresh seafood lunch at Old Fisherman’s Wharf.
Back on your tour vehicle, you’ll be treated to more beauty on the 17-Mile Drive. This scenic road winds its way through the Del Monte Forest between magnificent homes, spectacular coastline, and Pebble Beach golf course. Catch a photo of the hardy Lone Cyprus Tree.
After our Pacific beach tour, you’ll experience the enchanting vibe of the town of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Check out the quaint shops on Ocean Avenue or get some white Pacific sand between your toes at the beach!
Finally, it’s time to head back to San Francisco, exhilarated knowing it was the day to remember!
Itinerary:
8:00 am – 11:30 am
● Scenic Highway 1 drive along California’s Pacific Coastline.
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
● Free time to explore Cannery Row and Old Fisherman’s Wharf
● Enjoy an optional excursion to the Monterey Bay Aquarium or a food walking tour of historic Monterey
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
● Cruise California’s coastline on the 17-mile drive
● See the Lone Cypress near the Pebble Beach Golf Links
4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
● Explore and shop in Carmel-by-the-Sea
5:15 pm – 7:00 pm
● Conclude the tour at your pickup location
Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.
*This tour requires a minimum of 5 passengers to depart. In case we are unable to meet the minimum number on a tour we will touch base with you.
*Adult age: 11 and older
*Child age: under 11 (Minimum age for tours is 18 months)
* Pick-up/drop-off from select hotels and meeting points in San Francisco
* Ground transportation in air-conditioned 9-13 seater mini-bus or mini-van equipped with free WiFi
* Professional tour escort
* Monterey Bay Aquarium Admission if selected.
* Monterey Bay Aquarium admission if not selected
* All personal expenses
* Tips for tour guide/driver (15% recommended)
7:30 am - 8:00 am from most San Francisco hotels
* This tour cannot be refunded once reservation confirmed.
* Baggage allowance policy:
This tour doesn't expect our guests to have luggage (suitcases and such). If guests do, they need to notify us 48 hours in advance and the luggage policy should apply.
* We offer pick-up at major hotels in downtown San Francisco or Fisherman's Wharf area. Please tell us your hotel location in the comments column when booking. We will then confirm availability for you.
* The pick-up time is from 7:30 am to 8:00 am. Please arrive at the pick-up location 10-15 minutes prior to the requested pick-up time.
* As a courtesy to fellow passengers, it's important to be on time. If clients are late or miss a scheduled pick-up time for the tour, please contact our office IMMEDIATELY. An alternative pick-up location may be arranged at the customer's expense, subject to availability. Any guest who misses their tour entirely will forfeit their seat on the tour. No refunds will be issued.
* For children under 8 years old:
Please note that for your child's safety, we require you to bring a child safety seat or booster seat for all children that are not at least 8 years of age or 4' 9" or 144 cm in height as dictated by California State Law. You will be required to provide your own child seat on all motor vehicle tours. Failure to provide a seat for your child will result in forfeiture of your seats on the tour without a refund. If your child is 8 years or older or 4’9” in height you do not need to provide a child seat, however, please let us know.
* We will assess a cleaning fee of up to $100 for any passenger who permanently stains or renders this vehicle temporarily unfit for passengers due to spillage of any substance such that the vehicle must be taken out of service and cleaned.
* This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
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Everything was fantastic. The organization, the guide, the itinerary and the transportation. Really perfect tour
We booked this tour because it says we can make a stop at Santa Cruz but on the day of the tour we just passed by it without a stop. But we still enjoyed Monterey, 17-mile scenic drive and Carmel by the Sea.
We joined three of your tours and they are great! Our tour guides are great too! They are Aoka, Phil and Anthony who would even answer my question about sheeps and explain to us what sheeps do to the land. Good job !
Fantastic tour - packed a lot in for the amount of time. Great guides - thank you Phil & Alfonso, really appreciated their knowledge & the right amount of commentary. Very interesting & of course stunning scenery
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Excellent value for money & a beautiful full day exploring & visiting Monterey & Carmel. Danilo the driver/guide was superb, friendly, knowledgeable & attended to the passengers nerds & requests. One couple complained re not stopping at scenic places but this total rubbish as they were just being awkward. Danilo stopped at fantastic places & really went out of his way to e sure everyone had a great day! Thank you kindly Danilo.