Monterey, Carmel, and the 17 mile drive Tours
Monterey & Carmel
Monterey and Carmel-by-the-sea Tour duration 10-11 hours
Take a trip down the legendary California coast in a luxury private vehicle to the seaside towns of Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea. During the scenic drive on the Pacific Coast Highway (aka Highway 1), enjoy breathtaking panoramic vistas overlooking shoreline and vast pacific ocean, You’re likely to spot surfers, dolphins, and sea otters.
Stroll down Cannery Row of Monterey. This fabled street charms and captivates visitors with its colorful history. Once the center of the local fishing industry and now luxurious waterfront, with hotel, seafood restaurant and boutiques reflecting the culture and beauty of Monterey Bay Option to visit the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium for an additional fee.
Continuing on down the coast, take in the cliff-side outlooks of Pacific Grove, 17 Mile Scenic Drive, and the world-renowned Pebble Beach Golf Course. Then wander the streets and art galleries of Carmel-by-the-Sea on this beautiful excursion from San Francisco.
Sample Itinerary
9:00am: Pick up from your hotel or Airbnb in San Francisco
10:00am – 12:30pm: The sightseeing begins before your first stop as you wind your way between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean on Highway 1, perhaps the most famous and breathtaking highway in the United States.
12:30 – 2:30pm: Explore the local beach, wander around the scenic town, or explore the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, one of the nation’s top-rated family attractions.
2:30 – 4:30pm: 17-Mile Drive takes you by The Lone Cypress, Bird Rock, through the towns of Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach and on to Carmel!
4:30 – 5:30pm: Stop at the Carmel Plaza, nestled in the heart of Carmel-by-the-sea, Carmel is home to one-of-a-kind fashion finds and specialty national brands, distinctive restaurants, gourmet shops, wine tasting rooms and more in a relaxed yet sophisticated setting.
5:30 – 8:00pm: After a day of taking in the beauty and sights of historic seaside towns, fast forward through time as you travel through Silicon Valley, the high-tech capital of the world. You’ll be back in San Francisco full of memories of California’s playground at the edge of the world.
- Monterey
- Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Mission Carmel
- Cannery Row
- Pacific Grove
- Scenic 17-Mile Drive
- Pebble Beach, Seal Rock and Lone Cypress
- Monterey Aquarium (optional)
Cruise down the legendary Pacific Coast
Cruise down Highway 1 with us to take in the epic views of California’s legendary coastline where the mountains meet the oceans.
Indulge the incredible views and great food at dreamy beach towns of Pacifica and Half Moon Bay along the way.
Take in the sun, stop at the beach, and enjoy the day as we roll through some of California’s most famous coastal towns of Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel.
