Cruise along California's spectacular coastline on a relaxing day trip from San Francisco. You'll follow Highway 1 to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula and visit Steinbeck's Cannery Row. Finish your day with a stop at the coastal town of Carmel by the Sea, before returning to San Francisco via famous Silicon Valley.
Highlights
- Full-day trip from San Francisco to Monterey and Carmel
- Coastal 17-Mile Drive
- Plenty of scenic photo stops
- 2-hours to explore Monterey and Cannery Row
- Option to include a visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Stop at Carmel by the Sea
- Expert guide and commentary
- Pick-up and drop-off from central San Francisco hotels
- FREE wireless on board tour vehicle
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Monterey coastlineGorgeous coastline with flowers, trees, rocks and a beautiful turquoise sea - 17 mile drive, Monterey, CaliforniaPhoto by: Anonymous04 2011 -
MontereyThe ocean side of the Monterey Aquarium where we watched wild otters playing in the surf.Photo by: Allan SCanada, 03 2010 -
ICONIC CLOCK AT PEBBLE BEACHGORDONPhoto by: Linda G04 2013 -
PEBBLE BEACHGORDONPhoto by: Linda G04 2013 -
17 Mile Drive17 Mile DrivePhoto by: CatUSA, 08 2012 -
Lone Cyprus17 Mile DrivePhoto by: CatUSA, 08 2012 -
Lone Cyprus17 Mile DrivePhoto by: CatUSA, 08 2012 -
Flying!17 Mile DrivePhoto by: CatUSA, 08 2012 -
Jelly FishMontery Bay AquariumPhoto by: Christine F04 2012 -
jelly fishMonterey Aquarium....Photo by: kimme3912 2011 -
jelly fish 2Monterey Aquarium....Photo by: kimme3912 2011 -
Carmel By the SeaNice beach at CarmelPhoto by: SAMEER C05 2011 -
17-mile drive photo stopView from one of the stops on the 17-mile drivePhoto by: SAMEER C05 2011 -
The Lone Cyprus TreeThis is the famous Lone Cyprus Tree on the 17-mile drive.Photo by: SAMEER C05 2011 -
Cannery RowThis is small beach town called Cannery Row in Monterey Bay. It's a very nice place to shop and have fresh seafood.Photo by: SAMEER C05 2011 -
Carmel 3ShoppingPhoto by: John WAustralia, 05 2011 -
Carmel 2Andalucian architecture in America!!Photo by: John WAustralia, 05 2011 -
Candy ShopSo cute!!Photo by: John WAustralia, 05 2011 -
Carmel 1Along the main street of CarmelPhoto by: John WAustralia, 05 2011 -
The Lone TreeThe Lone TreePhoto by: John WAustralia, 05 2011 -
Useful Information
Monterey, Carmel and The 17-Mile Drive, California
No trip to California is complete with a drive along the famous 17-Mile Drive, with its gorgeous seascapes and chances to spot wildlife. You'll have time to shop and have lunch in Monterey, with the option of visiting the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, and enjoy plenty of photo stops on this scenic day trip from San Francisco.
Highlights of this day trip include:
- Pacific Ocean drive
- Cannery Row
- Lone Cypress
- Pebble Beach Lodge and golf course
- Carmel Mission
- Monterey Bay
- 17-Mile Drive
- Seal Rock
- Carmel by the Sea
- Pacific Grove
- Monterey Bay Aquarium (optional visit)
Note: This tour includes the option to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium (select tour option at time of booking). The tour stops in Monterey for approximately 2-hours, which allows enough time to include an aquarium visit. If you don't choose the aquarium add-on, you may like to use the time in Monterey for shopping and sightseeing along Cannery Row.
Reviewed by STEPHEN A, April 2013
Comfortable accommodations and excellent service. The views were spectacular! A "must do" for anyone who hasn't driven the northern California coastline.
Reviewed by Susan N, April 2013
Relaxing day away from the city of San Francisco. Our tour bus driver was a pleasure to spend the day with. He was very informative about local history and sights driven through. His driving was safe and efficient. We highly recommend this tour if your travel plans allow for a full day away as the 11 hours away are wonderful!!
