Day trip

From San Francisco: Monterey and Carmel Day Tour

Activity provider: Gray Line San Francisco
Day trip

From San Francisco: Monterey and Carmel Day Tour

Activity provider: Gray Line San Francisco

From US$ 105 per person

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 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
5.5 hours
  • San Francisco

  • 2.5 hours
  • Monterey (break, photo stop, lunch, shopping)

  • Monterey Bay Aquarium (visit)

    • Optional
    • Extra fee
  • 17-Mile Drive (photo stop)

  • Carmel-by-the-Sea (break, shopping)

  • 3 hours
  • San Francisco

Pickup included
Main stop
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
  • Guide
  • Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus
  • Visit to Cannery Row
  • Visit to Carmel by the sea
  • Tips (optional)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 167 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5
  • Safety
    4.8/5

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It was a beautiful day with beautiful weather so the nature was on our side that day. The tour itself was equally good. The driver / guide (Danny?) was extremely nice and had kept those of us who didn't fall asleep engaged throughout the trip. Interesting insight and stories about the places were given. And he didn't even ask anyone in the tour to go to particular restaurant or store to purchase - which often happen to bus tours.

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March 2, 2023

Being from the Midwest I really enjoyed seeing the rugged coast and hearing the sea otters. Monterey was the highlight for me, dining on a patio overlooking a gorgeous bay. I am not interested in golf so I could have done without Pebble Beach and spent more time in Carmel. Our guide repeatedly gave the same instructions but maybe he was a teacher in a previous life. He was knowledgeable and informative about the sights.

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October 2, 2022

Monterey and Carmel were on my bucket list. But I didn't want to rent a car myself, so I was glad that there are tours like this one. The bus driver was super nice. The area there is absolutely beautiful. Definitely worth at least one trip. I didn't have that much time in San Francisco - a tour like that was really great there. I would definitely book it again.

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August 12, 2022

Product ID: 7381