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Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco

Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco

Overview

Cruise along California's spectacular coastline on a relaxing day trip from San Francisco. Follow Highway 1 and enjoy stops at Pigeon Point Lighthouse and in Davenport for a quick coffee and snack.
Back on the road traveling by Monterey Bay and Peninsula, to the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and Steinbeck's Cannery Row. Explore Monterey's charming shops or choose to go to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Two hours is ample time for pictures and Instagram posts of everything you are experiencing.
See the stunning estates of 17-Mile Drive, as well as Bird Rock, Lone Cypress, and world famous, Pebble Beach Golf Course.
Arriving in Carmel-by-the-Sea, known for the museums and library of the historic Carmel Mission, and the fairytale cottages, and galleries of its village like center.
11 hours of breathtaking sightseeing, unique shopping, historical landmarks, mouth-watering culinary innovation.

City: San Francisco

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $105.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $105.00

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What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned luxury motor-coach with a professional guide

Day-trip to Monterey and Carmel

1 hour stop at Carmel Plaza

2 hours stop at Monterey Bay

Entrance fee for the 17-Mile Drive Included

Stops at Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pebble Beach, Bird Rock and the Lone Cypress

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Pacific Coast Highway

California's most scenic highway that connects San Francisco to Monterey. This road hugs the California coastline, passing rocky overhangs and coastal farming towns.

Pigeon Point Light Station

Tallest lighthouse on the west Coast of the United States. it is still an active Coast Guard aid to navigation. Explore the lighthouse or a quick walk down to the beach.

Davenport

Travelers will spend 15 minutes here to stretch and get a quick coffee.

Monterey Bay

Nearing the city of Monterey, views of the Monterey Bay will become available for traveles.

Cannery Row

This waterfront street in the New Monterey section of Monterey. It is the site of now-defunct sardine canning factories. Cannery Row today is now a tourist attraction with many restaurants and stores.

Monterey Bay

This is the stopping location for the Monterey portion of the tour. Travelers will be given approximately 2 hours of free time to explore some of the many nearby attractions: - Monterey Bay Aquarium (tickets have to be reserved prior to departure date on the official Monterey Bay Aquarium website:www.montereybayaquarium.org - Cannery Row - Monterey Fisherman's Wharf - Restaurants and stores.

17-Mile Drive

A scenic loop through the private Pebble Beach community on the Monterey Peninsula. Travelers will see, beautiful coastal scenes with white cove beaches.

Bird Rock Vista Point

This wildlife hub is buzzing with birds, harbor seals and belching sea lions. Sea lions take advantage of the cleared-off perch and enjoy the sun.

Lone Cypress

A Monterey Cypress tree, standing on a granite hillside. Estimated at 250 years, the cypress has been scarred by fire and held in place by cables for the last 60 years.

Pebble Beach Golf Links

Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful courses in the world, it hugs the rugged coastline and has wide open views of Carmel Bay. Travelers will be allowed to disembark and explore the area.

Carmel Plaza

Nestled in the heart of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Plaza is home to one of a kind fashion finds, specialty natural brands, distinctive restaurants, gourmet shops, wine tasting rooms, in a relaxed and sophisticated setting.

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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 (1000)

Felicia_W

Dec 2022

Thomas our driver(guide) is great and knowledgeable. It would be a 5 if not for the pouring heavy rain throughout the whole trip. Still have a reasonable trip.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Dear Felicia, Thanks for sharing your feedback with us and we are so happy to see that you enjoyed our tour to Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive. Thanks also for the kind words about our tour guide, Thomas. It was a pleasure serving you. We hope to serve you again soon.

Ranjana2727

Dec 2022

I had a really good trip with Tower Tours, San Francisco. Our guide George was extremely knowledgeable and kept us entertained with the history and fun tit-bits about the areas we were passing through. Going with the tour , the first time one is visiting an area, vs driving yourself , has the advantage of also getting a guide who has knowledge of local history etc. Plus, the hassle free trip where one just sits back and relaxes. My tip - In Monterey, I decided not to visit the aquarium as then I would have missed out on the fun of roaming the streets. I guess that would depend on which part of the world you live in.

Margie_C

Nov 2022

Good to get a day trip away from city to enjoy beautiful California coast line. We were able to walk along the shore a few times to get closer of the water and fresh air.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Dear Margie, We are so happy that you wrote this review sharing your amazing experience in our tour to Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive. It was a pleasure serving you. We hope to serve you again soon.