BEST 17-Mile Drive, Carmel and Monterey Day Trip from San Francisco in San Francisco booking from $169.15

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

Overview

Take a ride along the scenic route of the 17-mile drive!
Explore the city of Monterey and visit all that it has to offer.
Discover Pebble Beach and Lone Cypress.
Visit Fisherman's Wharf and Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Monterey is a city located in Monterey County on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on the U.S. state of California's Central Coast. Monterey's present-day attractions include the Monterey Fisherman's Wharf.

Itinerary:

Cannery Row (60 mins) → Fishermans Wharf (100 mins) → 17 Miles Drive → Lone Cypress (25 mins) → Pebble Beach (45 mins) → Carmel-By-The-Sea (60 mins)

Minimum 2 travelers for tour to operate.

City: San Francisco

Mon 28 Apr

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What's Included

Admission ticket of 17-Miles Drive.

Professional transportations by passenger vehicle，Minivan/Van or a full-sized bus.

Professional Bilingual(English and Mandarin) Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide) .

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs. A reachable phone number is required for safety and communication.
Pick-Up Location Policy：When booking, please select your pick-up hotel. If undecided, you may update your pick-up location later. However, you must contact us or update this information yourself at least 3 days before the tour date. Important: Failure to provide or update your pick-up location prior to the departure date may result in missing the tour. The company will not be responsible for missed tours, and any fees paid will not be refunded.
Hotel Rooms: Hotel rooms accommodate 2-4 guests, with varying bed types(e.g., King/Queen beds or two twin beds) and deposit rules. Deposits are usually processed via credit card.
Tickets and Charges: Pre-purchased tickets or city passes are not accepted. Buy through us or via the guide. Group reservations recommended.
Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.
Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
Parking: Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided. COVID-19 may affect attraction hours and capacity.
Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel.
Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.The operator is not liable for damages unless required by law.
Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.

What To Expect

Cannery Row

Cannery Row is the waterfront street bordering the city of Pacific Grove, but officially in the New Monterey section of Monterey, California.

17-Mile Drive

17-Mile Drive is a scenic road through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula in California, much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions, including the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock and the 5,300-acre Del Monte Forest of Monterey Cypress trees.

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. Possibly as old as 250 years.

Pebble Beach, California Usa

Pebble Beach is an community on the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey County, California. The small coastal residential community of mostly single-family homes is also notable as a resort destination, and the home of the golf courses of Cypress Point Club, Monterey Peninsula Country Club, and Pebble Beach Golf Links.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (24)

Cami W

Mar 2025

Private van tour that was “last minute” for us. The trip covered Monterey Bay, 17 mile highway, a glimpse of Pebble Beach, and ended at Carmel. The tour guide was bilingual in English and Mandarin. She was sweet. We had two other travelers who spoke some English and Mandarin. The guide was also our driver and used recorded material when she had to navigate small curving roads. Would prefer less time at Monterey Bay and more time on 17 Mile highway with more stops for pictures along the highway.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent tour. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience overall and that you found your bilingual tour guide to be sweet and accommodating. We truly appreciate your suggestion regarding the time allocation during the tour. We understand that the 17-Mile Drive is a highlight for many travelers, with its breathtaking views and photo opportunities. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will certainly take it into consideration when planning future itineraries to ensure a more balanced experience that meets our guests’ preferences. If you have any additional feedback or specific requests for future tours, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We’re always striving to improve and provide the best possible experience for our guests.

ArnieJ_Y

Sep 2024

This company caters more to Chinese tourist. The guide didn't do much commentating when I ask him a question, seems like he didn't understand me or he just doesn't know. I ask the tour guide what animals are native to the area and he just ignored me. This tour is mostly sight seeing. In the end, the guide was insisting on separate service fee of $12.00. I won't recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused. We are an international tour company, this tour had both Chinese and English-speaking customers, therefore the tour guide gave explanations of the same content in both Chinese and English. He did his best to make the guests feel better. We are sorry for the negative experience, nonetheless. The vehicle we use is a new car in 2023, a professional tourist vehicle, Again, I would like to express my sincere apologies and sincerely hope that we can give you a better opportunity to be served next time!

Terry_S

Sep 2024

I i have used VIATOR successfully for about seven yers. While this itinerary was excellent with many stunning vistas, the organization on the part of the tour company was practically non-existent. From the pick-up site to the drop off, we were told nothing. The driver spike very little English. I will be writing a detailed letter to Viator and the tour company. halfway through the trip, the driver charged us a 24.00 “service fee” in CASH only!

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thank you very much for your feedback. We are so sorry that you are not satisfied with the services you received. Although the tour guide made a special effort to explain the tour twice to each English-speaking customer, it seems that he still needs to do more work on this matter. We have asked the tour guide to improve his service quality immediately.

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