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

11 hr

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About this activity

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.

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What is included

1 hour stop at Carmel PlazaOther

2 hours stop at Monterey BayOther

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-onsSafety contactless payments for gratuities and add

Day-trip to Monterey and CarmelOther

Entrance fee for the 17-Mile Drive IncludedOther

Face masks provided for travellersSafety face masks provided for travelers

Face masks required for guides in public areasSafety face masks required for guides in public ar

Face masks required for travellers in public areasSafety face masks required for travelers in public

Food and drinksOther

Gear/equipment sanitised between useSafety gear equipment sanitized between use

GratuitiesFees

Guides required to regularly wash handsSafety guides required to regularly wash hands

Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staffSafety hand sanitizer available to travelers and s

Hotel Pick-up & drop-offOther

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerStroller accessible

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lapInfants must sit on laps

Itinerary

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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.
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Pigeon Point Light Station
15 min - 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.
3
Davenport
15 min - Travelers will spend 15 minutes here to stretch and get a quick coffee.
4
Monterey Bay
Nearing the city of Monterey, views of the Monterey Bay will become available for traveles.
5
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.
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17-Mile Drive
1 hr - A scenic loop through the private Pebble Beach community on the Monterey Peninsula. Travelers will see, beautiful coastal scenes with white cove beaches.
7
Bird Rock Vista Point
15 min - 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.
8
Lone Cypress
15 min - 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.
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Pebble Beach Golf Links
15 min - 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.
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Stop 10
Small beach community on California's Monterey Peninsula. The Scenic Bluff Path runs from surf spot Carmel Beach to bird-rich Carmel River State Beach.
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Carmel Plaza
1 hr - 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Standard

Weather cancellation available

May cancel if minimum travelers are not met

Refund rules

100% refundable until 1 day before departure

0% refundable from 0 to 1 day before departure

Reviews

5/5

Monterey, 17 Miles Drive, and Carmel by the Sea Tour.

It was an Excellent, informative and beautiful tour. Well paced and super enjoyable. Great information and knowledge shared. Thank you very much and we wish you a Happy and Properous New Year!

Reviewed by HankW507 - 2022-12-30

5/5

Great Value for time and money spent

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.

Reviewed by Ranjana2727 - 2022-12-01

5/5

Monterey

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.

Reviewed by Margie_C - 2022-11-27

4/5

The Thomas Affair

We enjoyed the tour very much. The only thing that could have improved it was if “Mother Nature” would have cooperated more. But despite the rainy weather, my wife & I were pleased. The driver, Thomas, was very knowledgable and added good insight along the way. Additionally, his dining recommendations were great!

Reviewed by fatopa - 2022-12-29

4/5

Thomas our driver(guide)...

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.

Reviewed by Felicia_W - 2022-12-04

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