Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF
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.
What's Included
- Day-trip to Monterey and Carmel
- 2 hours stop at Monterey Bay
- 1 hour stop at Carmel by the Sea
- Entrance fee for the 17-Mile Drive Included
- Stops at Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pebble Beach, Bird Rock and the Lone Cypress
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury motor-coach with a professional guide
- Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel Pick-up & drop-off
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Pacific Coast Highway (pass by)
Pigeon Point Light Station
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Davenport
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Monterey Bay (pass by)
Cannery Row
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
17-Mile Drive
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Bird Rock Vista Point
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Lone Cypress
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Pebble Beach Golf Links
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Carmel by the sea (pass by)
Carmel Plaza
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-2660SFOMON
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool San Francisco customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Day-trip to Monterey and Carmel.
- 2 hours stop at Monterey Bay.
- 1 hour stop at Carmel by the Sea.
- Entrance fee for the 17-Mile Drive Included.
- Stops at Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pebble Beach, Bird Rock and the Lone Cypress.
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury motor-coach with a professional guide.
- not included.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel Pick-up & drop-off.
- Monterey Bay Aquarium.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Day-trip to Monterey and Carmel
- 2 hours stop at Monterey Bay
- 1 hour stop at Carmel by the Sea
- Entrance fee for the 17-Mile Drive Included
- Stops at Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pebble Beach, Bird Rock and the Lone Cypress
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury motor-coach with a professional guide
- Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel Pick-up & drop-off
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
