Private Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive Day Trip from San Francisco
Overview
Cruise along California's spectacular coastline with our luxury vehicle exclusive for your group of friends, family group, or corporate event. Our certified tour guide will join you on a relaxing full-day trip from San Francisco. You will follow Highway 1 to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, visit Steinbeck's Cannery Row, travel through the famous 17-Mile Drive, and see Pebble Beach Golf Course. Finish your day with a stop at the coastal town of Carmel-by-the-Sea before returning to San Francisco.
What's Included
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop off
- 1.5 hour stop at Carmel by the Sea
- 2 hours stop at Monterey to discover Steinbeck’s Cannery Row or the Aquarium (at your expense)
- 17-Mile Drive entrance included and stops at Lonely Cypress and Pebble Beach
- Tour along Highway 1 by the towns of Santa Cruz and Capitola
- Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach exclusive for your group
- Certified Professional Driver Tour Guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Please, inform in advance, which hotel/apartment you will stay in. You can do it directly on your reservation or you can inform us by phone or by mail, indicating your booking reference, preferable maximum 48h before starting the tour. If we do not receive the Information at least 24h before departure, we will cancel the tour regarding the cancellation fees.
What To Expect
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Pacific Coast Highway (pass by)
Cannery Row
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
17-Mile Drive
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Lone Cypress
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Carmel
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Please, inform in advance, which hotel/apartment you will stay in. You can do it directly on your reservation or you can inform us by phone or by mail, indicating your booking reference, preferable maximum 48h before starting the tour. If we do not receive the Information at least 24h before departure, we will cancel the tour regarding the cancellation fees.
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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 (PST).
- 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.
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop off.
- 1.5 hour stop at Carmel by the Sea.
- 2 hours stop at Monterey to discover Steinbeck’s Cannery Row or the Aquarium (at your expense).
- 17-Mile Drive entrance included and stops at Lonely Cypress and Pebble Beach.
- Tour along Highway 1 by the towns of Santa Cruz and Capitola.
- Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach exclusive for your group.
- Certified Professional Driver Tour Guide.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive Day Trip from San Francisco is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive Day Trip from San Francisco 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop off
- 1.5 hour stop at Carmel by the Sea
- 2 hours stop at Monterey to discover Steinbeck’s Cannery Row or the Aquarium (at your expense)
- 17-Mile Drive entrance included and stops at Lonely Cypress and Pebble Beach
- Tour along Highway 1 by the towns of Santa Cruz and Capitola
- Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach exclusive for your group
- Certified Professional Driver Tour Guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Please, inform in advance, which hotel/apartment you will stay in. You can do it directly on your reservation or you can inform us by phone or by mail, indicating your booking reference, preferable maximum 48h before starting the tour. If we do not receive the Information at least 24h before departure, we will cancel the tour regarding the cancellation fees.
