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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

This is a 7 hour private charter excursion by local driver guide using full size SUV. 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 4:30 p.m. reaching San Jose Diridon station in an hour a half OR

City: San Jose

Tue 29 Apr

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Starting at $398.00

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Tue 29 Apr

Starting at $398.00

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What's Included

Private transportation

WiFi on board

Return trip by full size SUV OR Coast Starlight train from Salinas to San Jose Diridon Station

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Trasnsportation by full size SUV

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

What To Expect

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

1) From San Jose - Total time 7 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.

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Reviews (35)

J6331VBjulianf

Oct 2023

The 80-foot waterfall cascading gracefully onto McWay Beach, with its shimmering turquoise waters and the lush green forests, creates a picture-postcard scene that seems almost too perfect to be real. Also, make sure to take the time to visit the McWay Falls Overlook – a short, easily accessible trail that treats you to a panoramic view of the waterfall and the cove below. It's a spot that's perfect for capturing breathtaking photographs!

Response from Host

Nov 2023

Thank you very much for the review. Each trip is structured to meet the customers' expectations. We do our best. Thank you again for traveling with us. Best regards, Ben

Christina_N

Sep 2023

Our family (my husband, brother, and me) were delighted with the beautiful, relaxing, and memorable wonders of Big Sur. Ben reached out before our tour to ensure that we had a full understanding of the itinerary, coordinate our pick up time and location, and asked if we had any specific questions or requests. Carlos, our driver and tour guide, was a delight. He met us where we were staying, made sure we got from point to point easily and comfortably, had a wonderful sense of humor, and ensured that we all had a great time. We saw so many incredible vistas during the day from Bixby Bridge to McStay Falls, redwoods, the PCH coastline, and so much more. We enjoyed a few short and easy hikes/walks (this is up to you), a couple of glasses of wine with a lovely lunch and gorgeous weather. Not having to drive ourselves so we could enjoy the views without worrying about traffic, where to park or figuring out directions, and just absorb the beauty of Big Sur, was glorious. We all came back from the day relaxed and rejuvenated. My husband said it was one of the best days he's had in a long time! Booking the tour with California Pacific Excursions was one of the best decisions we could have made to truly enjoy our Big Sur experience. Thank you Ben and Carlos!

Response from Host

Sep 2023

Thank you for allowing us to provide this memorable experience and your comments. We do our best to make sure that our customers are happy. There are many more enjoyable places in Northern California. Hope to see you again. With best regards, Ben

Gerard_L

Jul 2023

Mcway falls. Bixby bridge. Both beautiful. Make sure to call tour operator 2 hours before to insure they come on time