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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

Thu 01 May

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Starting at $398.00

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Thu 01 May

Starting at $398.00

Make a reservation

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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)

richg895

Sep 2022

Views were great. The lunch we booked at Post Ranch Inn was fun. The car we drove in was very substandard and barely big enough to fit 4 people.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

For this trip, a detailed itinerary and a photo of the Town Car were sent at the time of booking. We wrote to the client that, as there were four passengers, it would be a little snug and the alternative was a Lincoln Navigator or an Escalade SUV at a nominal increase in price. The client opted to take the Town Car. This car is used for most of our Big Sur tours, and so far, all of the customers have been very happy. We are glad that they enjoyed the Big Sur and lunch at Post Ranch Inn and rest of sightseeing places with our driver guide. :) Ben

Portia-Porsche

Sep 2022

Excellent experience worth the price. Having a private driver to tour my friend and I around was perfect because we didn't have worry about parking or getting tired about the drive back home, he took care of it! The driver was great at sharing a little history along the driving route as well best places to take a quick walk and get the best pictures. My friend and I never felt rushed and really got to enjoy everything from fried artichokes for breakfast to taking a nice trail walk through the forest to relaxing in the cold River/Creek water. Encourage folks to pack swim attire or water shoes to take advantage of the stops where there is water. There's some extra bonuses to this tour like stopping at the mission and in Carmel by the sea

Response from Host

Sep 2022

We appreciate your kind words and the great pictures. We try our best to make sure that our customers have great trip, so it’s great to hear that you had a enjoyable time with our driver guide. We appreciate the chance to show you the Big Sur and the California Coast's most stunning region. Thank you Best regards, Ben

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