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Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco

478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Duration

11 to 12 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

See Monterey, Carmel, and the Pacific Coast Highway without the hassle of renting a car during this full-day tour from San Francisco. Wind down the coast through Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, 17-Mile Drive, and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Pickup and drop-off from either Union Square or Fisherman's Wharf are included for an easy day of exploring.

  • Explore California’s coast on a day trip from San Francisco
  • See Monterey’s renowned Cannery Row
  • Enjoy spectacular views on the 17-Mile Drive
  • Complimentary San Francisco hotel pickup and drop off

What To Expect

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Pigeon Point Lighthouse



Pigeon Point Light Station or Pigeon Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse built in 1871 to guide ships on the Pacific coast of California. It is the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States.

• Admission Ticket Included

Whale City Bakery



Brief breakfast stop. Relaxed roadside cafe whipping up homestyle American fare morning til night, with live music shows.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pacific Coast Highway



The Pacific Coast Highway is a section of State Route 1 (SR 1), a major north–south state highway that runs along most of the Pacific coastline of the U.S. state of California. At a total of just over 659 miles (1,061 km), SR 1 is the longest state route in California.

• Admission Ticket Free

Monterey Bay



Monterey Bay is a bay of the Pacific Ocean located on the coast of the U.S. state of California.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Monterey Bay Aquarium



Admission only included if option added upon checkout. Monterey Bay Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium in Monterey, California. Known for its regional focus on the marine habitats of Monterey Bay, it was the first to exhibit a living kelp forest when it opened in October 1984.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Cannery Row



Cannery Row is the waterfront street in the New Monterey section of Monterey, California. It is the site of a number of now-defunct sardine canning factories. The last cannery closed in 1973. Today it has many restaurants and hotels, several of which are located in former cannery buildings, and a few historic attractions. Some privately owned fishing companies still exist on Cannery Row, housed on piers located a short distance from the historic district frequented by tourists.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard



Pacific Grove is a coastal city in Monterey County, California in the United States. The United States Census Bureau estimated its 2013 population at 15,504. Pacific Grove is located between Point Pinos and Monterey, and known for its Monarch butterflies and turn-of-the century Victorian homes.

• Admission Ticket Free

17-Mile Drive



Although the route has changed since it opened in 1881, 17-Mile Drive is still exactly 17 miles long. More than 1.5 million visitors pass through 17-Mile Drive every year. Iconic Landmarks along famous 17-Mile Drive include The Lone Cypress, as well as Spanish Bay and Pebble Beach Golf Links.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Spyglass Hill Golf Course



Spyglass Hill Golf Course in Pebble Beach is one of the most respected and revered courses in the world, annually co-hosting the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

• Admission Ticket Included

Pebble Beach Golf Links



Pebble Beach Golf Links is a public golf course on the west coast of the United States, located in Pebble Beach, California.

• Admission Ticket Included

Lone Cypress



The Lone Cypress is a Monterey cypress tree in Pebble Beach, California. Standing on a granite hillside off the 17-Mile Drive, the tree is a Western icon, and has been called one of the most photographed trees in North America.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carmel by the sea



Carmel-by-the-Sea is a small beach city on California’s Monterey Peninsula. It’s known for the museums and library of the historic Carmel Mission, and the fairytale cottages and galleries of its village-like center. The Scenic Bluff Path runs from surf spot Carmel Beach to bird-rich Carmel River State Beach, with a scuba entry point. South lie the sea animals and whaling museum of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Bird Rock Vista Point



Bird Rock Vista is stop #7 on 17-Mile Drive and a wildlife hot spot.

• Admission Ticket Free

Carmel Beach Boardwalk



Beautiful white sandy beaches.

• Admission Ticket Free

China Rock



One of the points on 17-Mile Drive.

• Admission Ticket Free

Cypress Point Lookout



Stop #10 on 17-Mile Drive is the wonderful Cypress Point Lookout which looks out, to the southwest, over a small, white sand beach making for an excellent sunset spot.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail



A mere 45-minute drive from San Francisco lies Half Moon Bay, an idyllic enclave and truly the perfect place to spend some time away from the big city.

• Admission Ticket Free

The Links at Spanish Bay



One of the many beautiful golf courses along 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach.

• Admission Ticket Free

Lovers Point



Lovers Point State Marine Reserve is one of four small marine protected areas located near the cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove, at the southern end of Monterey Bay on California’s central coast.

• Admission Ticket Free

Monterey Visitor Center



Tourist information center in Monterey, California.

• Admission Ticket Free

Seal Rock Creek beach



Seal Rock Creek Beach is a small sandy beach along the 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, CA. This white sand beach is at the mouth of Seal Rock Creek which flows intermittently. Just offshore is Seal Rock and a little to the north is Bird Rock.

• Admission Ticket Free

Sunset Point Overlook



Vista point in Del Monte Forest, California.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Meals are not included but available for purchase throughout the day.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Expert guide and commentary
  • Pickup and drop-off at a convenient location in Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf
  • Free Wifi on vehicle
  • 17-Mile Drive admission fee
  • Guide Gratuities
  • Meals

Durations

11 to 12 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
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