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From San Francisco: Monterey and Carmel Day Tour

4.4  / 5333 reviews
Activity provider:Gray Line San Francisco
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Day trip
From San Francisco: Monterey and Carmel Day Tour
Activity provider:Gray Line San Francisco
4.4  / 5333 reviews

Cruise along California's spectacular coastline on a relaxing day trip from San Francisco. Follow Highway 1 to the Monterey Peninsula, visit Steinbeck's Cannery Row, and stop at the town of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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Duration 11.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
For the Downtown, 478 Post Street pickup, meet a representative from the local partner directly across the road from the Encore Cafe. Please arrive by 7:25 AM in order to check-in. Your bus will depart at 7:40 AM. For the Fisherman's Wharf, Leavenworth Street departure, the bus will board just in front of Bay City Bike Rentals & Tours which is across the road from the address. You can identify the boarding point by the blue canopy that is clearly visible. Please arrive by 7:45 AM in order to check-in. Your bus will depart at 8:00 AM.

Experience

Itinerary

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    2 pickup location options:

    478 Post St, 2805 Leavenworth St

  • Bus/coach

    (80 minutes)

    Pigeon Point Lighthouse

    Photo stop, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

    Optional

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • Davenport

    Break time, Photo stop, Scenic views on the way (20 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (80 minutes)

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    Cannery Row

    Break time, Photo stop, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Self-guided tour, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)

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    17-Mile Drive

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)

    Pebble Beach Resorts

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Self-guided tour, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

    Optional

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    Carmel Plaza

    Break time, Photo stop, Free time, Shopping, Sunset, Self-guided tour (1 hour)

  • Transfer

    (3 hours)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    2805 Leavenworth St, 478 Post St

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Travel the 17-mile Scenic Drive
  • Visit Cannery Row, made famous by John Steinbeck
  • Wander the quaint town of Carmel by the sea
  • Ample photo stops along the way

Full description

Discover the scenic coastline of California on a day trip by air-conditioned bus from San Francisco. Visit the Monterey Peninsula, Cannery Row, and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Travel scenic California’s Pacific Coast Highway 1 to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, famous for its spectacular ocean views, abundant wildlife, and historical past. Stop at Cannery Row, made famous by John Steinbeck, where there are great shops and restaurants overlooking the Pacific. Next, travel through the famous 17-Mile Drive and see Pebble Beach Golf Course. Photo stops will be made along this gorgeous drive.  Your tour continues to Carmel by the sea where ample time is given to walk through this charming town dotted with lovely shops, and beautiful architecture.

Includes

  • Certified professional driver and guide
  • Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus
  • Bathroom on board
  • Tour along Highway 1 by the towns of Santa Cruz and Capitola
  • 17­-Mile Drive entry fee
  • Stops at Lonely Cypress and Pebble Beach
  • 2-hour stop at Monterey
  • 1.5-hour stop at Carmel by the Sea
  • Tips (optional)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

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  • Buses are air-conditioned with a bathroom
  • This tour operates rain or shine

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 333 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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Jan – GermanyJanuary 3, 2018  – Verified booking
sehr gute Organsiation, wurde pünktlich am Hotel abgeholt, Anthony der Fahrer war gelichzeitig auch Guide sehr nett und perfektes Englisch, kein Slang somit habe ich alles sehr gut Verstanden. Bus sehr modern sauber mit WIFI und Toilette an Bord. Kann die Tour nur empfehlen. Aquarium ist aus meiner Sicht nicht spektakulär, man kann die 2 Stunden auch gut so in Monterey verbringen z.Bsp Crab Dinner.... Landschaftlich atemberaubend viele Stops zum staunen , verweilen und fotografieren.
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Gerhard September 9, 2017  – Verified booking
Die Kommunikation mit dem Veranstalter vor Ort war nicht einfach! Letzendlich hat alles sehr gut funktioniert und der Tourguide /Busfahrer Kenneth war sehr freundlich, lustig und hat uns über alles Wissenswerte sehr gut informiert! Zudem hat er uns noch viele zusätzliche Informationen gegeben und interessante Anekdoten erzählt! Für das tolle Aquarium ist die Zeit von 2 Stunden allerdings zu kurz! Die sichere und gute Fahrweise des Busfahrers hat zu der gelungenen Tagestour beigetragen.
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Klaus – GermanyAugust 17, 2017  – Verified booking
Der Ausflug war gut organisiert, der Fahrer (Kenneth) war gut drauf und wusste viele interessante Dinge zu berichten! Kompliment! Einziger Wermutstropfen: wer wie wir Aquarium und Mittag gebucht hatte, für den war die Zeit (gute 2 Stunden) viel zu kurz!!! Wir konnten uns nur einen Bruchteil des Aquariums ansehen, aber was wir sahen, war klasse!!!
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