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Big Sur Monterey California Coast McWay Falls One Day Tour from San Jose

Big Sur Monterey California Coast McWay Falls One Day Tour from San Jose

Overview

Transportation by driver guide using full size sedan car or SUV at additional cost. This is unique way of visiting one of the most scenic areas in the U.S. The driver guide will stop at places you wish to enjoy in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Big Sur, Bixby Bridge, River Inn, Pfeiffer state park of Coastal Redwoods, Nepenthe, McWay Falls and many other places. This is a private trip not a group tour. For the return trip, the driver guide will drop customers off at the Salinas Amtrak station for the Coast Starlight train at about 6:00 p.m. reaching San Jose Diridon station in an hour a half.

City: San Jose

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $365.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $365.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Private transportation

Trasnsportation by Town Car

WiFi on board

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Return trip ticket from Salinas to San Jose Diridon Station by Coast Starlight train

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Covid-19 protocols are observed by our staff.

What To Expect

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

1) From San Jose - Total time 8 hours. Driver guide will pick you up at San Jose Diridon Station at about 9:30 a.m. Driving through Silicon Valley and The Redwoods you reach the coast at Santa Cruz. Along Highway 1 you go through Aptos, Capitola, and agricultural area to Elkhorn Slough and Moss Beach. Soon you are in Castroville driving through miles of artichoke and strawberry fields. Along the coast you see sand dunes on the west and Salinas Valley with the coastal mountain range to the east. Salinas River empties into Monterey Bay. Past California State University of Monterey in what used to be Fort Ord through Marina and Seaside you reach Monterey and Carmel by 11:30. Continue on Highway One through Point Lobos, Garrapata and Rocky Point to Bixby Bridge.

Monterey

Further south you can wander in the Redwoods, have lunch at The River Inn or at Nepenthe or ask the driver to take you to any special place you want to see. By about 3:30 you return to Monterey. Time permitting you can take an alternate drive through 17 Mile Drive and see Pebble Beach.

Bixby Bridge

This iconic single span concrete bridge built during 1940s is seen in many movies and commercials. You stop at both ends for views and taking photos.

McWay Falls

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

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Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (21)

Angw17

Sep 2022

Had an excellent tour provided by Carlos! He is very knowledgeable and knows all the best spots for viewing. He is a great driver and tour guide. My trip was last minutes and the company was still able to get me booked. I highly recommend him and California pacific excursions. Thank you to Ben, Christina and Carlos.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you for a great feedback with amazing photos! We do our best to provide enjoyable trips for our customers. So glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip with Carlos. Thank you for giving us an opportunity to show you the most beautiful highlight of California Coast with Big Sur. :) Best regards, Christina

Patricia_E

Aug 2022

Carlos was a terrific guide. Not being from the area, we didn’t know all the places to see and stop but he knew all the best spots and gave us a tour to remember.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thanks so much for your nice comments. It was our pleasure to arrange the trip to Big Sur and the surrounding areas for your family. Everyone here, including Carlos, is so happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip and appreciate your review. Thanks again for the feedback and for choosing our service. Best regards, Ben

Nelly_P

Aug 2022

Perfect way to tour this beautiful Carmel-Big Sur area! Carlos was very kind and did an amazing job driving and taking us to all the beautiful places along the coast! We got soo many awesome pictures! The best part was seeing relaxing and enjoying the scenery and not having to drive!!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for sharing your good experience on this trip to the Big Sur with an amazing image of McWay Falls. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip. All of us here, including Carlos, appreciate your comments very much. :) Thank you. Best regards, Ben