Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco | 11 hours to 12 hours

65 Reviews | San Francisco
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Monterey + Carmel
2 Adults x $134.00
$268.00
Approx Total
$268.00
Monterey + Carmel Explorer Tour

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 17-Mile Drive admission fee
  • Expert guide and commentary
  • Pickup and drop-off at a convenient location in Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf
  • Free Wifi on vehicle
  • Guide Gratuities
  • Meals

Overview

This tour traverses the breathtaking scenery on the famous Pacific Coast Highway. Upon arriving in historic Monterey, you will have time to explore the fascinating sea creatures at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and stroll among the shops on Cannery Row. The tour will follow the coast through the beautiful little town of Pacific Grove on the way to the 17 Mile Drive. The drive finishes up at the enchanted town of Carmel-by-the-Sea where you’ll can explore the boutique shops on Ocean Avenue or be dazzled by the white sandy beach.

Itinerary

  • Monterey Bay

    Monterey Bay is a bay of the Pacific Ocean located on the coast of the U.S. state of California.

    1 hour

  • Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Admission only included if option added upon checkout. Monterey Bay Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium in Monterey, California. Known for its regional focus on the marine habitats of Monterey Bay, it was the first to exhibit a living kelp forest when it opened in October 1984.

    1 hour

  • Cannery Row

    Cannery Row is the waterfront street in the New Monterey section of Monterey, California. It is the site of a number of now-defunct sardine canning factories. The last cannery closed in 1973. Today it has many restaurants and hotels, several of which are located in former cannery buildings, and a few historic attractions. Some privately owned fishing companies still exist on Cannery Row, housed on piers located a short distance from the historic district frequented by tourists.

    1 hour

  • 17-Mile Drive

    Although the route has changed since it opened in 1881, 17-Mile Drive is still exactly 17 miles long. More than 1.5 million visitors pass through 17-Mile Drive every year. Iconic Landmarks along famous 17-Mile Drive include The Lone Cypress, as well as Spanish Bay and Pebble Beach Golf Links.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Pebble Beach Golf Links (Pass By)

    Pebble Beach Golf Links is a public golf course on the west coast of the United States, located in Pebble Beach, California.

  • Lone Cypress

    The Lone Cypress is a Monterey cypress tree in Pebble Beach, California. Standing on a granite hillside off the 17-Mile Drive, the tree is a Western icon, and has been called one of the most photographed trees in North America.

    15 minutes

  • N/A

    Carmel-by-the-Sea is a small beach city on California's Monterey Peninsula. It's known for the museums and library of the historic Carmel Mission, and the fairytale cottages and galleries of its village-like center. The Scenic Bluff Path runs from surf spot Carmel Beach to bird-rich Carmel River State Beach, with a scuba entry point. South lie the sea animals and whaling museum of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.

    1 hour

  • Bird Rock Vista Point (Pass By)

    Bird Rock Vista is stop #7 on 17-Mile Drive and a wildlife hot spot.

  • Carmel Beach Boardwalk (Pass By)

    Beautiful white sandy beaches.

  • Cypress Point Lookout

    Stop #10 on 17-Mile Drive is the wonderful Cypress Point Lookout which looks out, to the southwest, over a small, white sand beach making for an excellent sunset spot.

    15 minutes

  • Lovers Point (Pass By)

    Lovers Point State Marine Reserve is one of four small marine protected areas located near the cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove, at the southern end of Monterey Bay on California’s central coast.

  • Monterey Visitor Center (Pass By)

    Tourist information center in Monterey, California.

  • Seal Rock Creek beach (Pass By)

    Seal Rock Creek Beach is a small sandy beach along the 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, CA. This white sand beach is at the mouth of Seal Rock Creek which flows intermittently. Just offshore is Seal Rock and a little to the north is Bird Rock.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Vista point in Del Monte Forest, California.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meals are not included but available for purchase throughout the day.
  • California law requires tour guests to bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years and under 4' 9" (1.4 meters) in height. Any guest that does not provide their child's safety seat at the time of the tour and does not inform the tour operator in advance may not be allowed to board the tour and will not be subject to refund.
  • Exact destinations & itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and the guide's discretion.

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund
April 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.2

65 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    40
  • 4 stars
    11
  • 3 stars
    5
  • 2 stars
    3
  • 1 star
    6

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 40 reviews with 5 stars

Awesome experience on the 17 mile tour

Published on Nov, 2024

Our guide Danny was excellent and was very knowledgeable and he shared lots of information about San Francisco and the surrounding areas. The tour made lots of stops for pictures and places to eat and was very well organized! We would highly recommend this adventure!!

Beautiful Views

Published on Oct, 2024

Beautiful views and so peaceful. A very relaxing place to enjoy the ocean scenery and have a picnic. So amazing how Mother Earth is so beautiful and perfect.

Really enjoyable tour and wonderful scenery

Published on Sep, 2024

I would highly recommend this tour for the stunning views along the coast. Whale city bakery in Davenport has delicious coffee and pastries and his a good rest stop. Monterey is well worth a visit and has good places to eat. The 17 mile drive is very scenic and I enjoyed the stop at pebble beach even though I am not a golfer. Carmel is a beautiful town with a nice beach and we walked down to it and really enjoyed it despite the hill climb on the way back. George was our driver and guide he was very professional, courteous, friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed the tour.

Great road trip!

Published on Sep, 2024

Great experience. Long day but thanks to our super knowledgeable driver, George, didn't seem too long. Learned so much along the way

California coastline tour

Published on Aug, 2024

The coastline is beautiful and the small towns of Carmel and Monterey are exquisite. The tour guide was knowledgeable and funny.

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