Category Monterey, Carmel & 17-Mile Drive

San Francisco · MONTEREY, CARMEL & 17-MILE DRIVE

11 Monterey, Carmel & 17-Mile Drive Tours from San Francisco for a Better Day

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Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF

Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF - First coastal stop: Pigeon Point Light Station (and why it matters)

1.Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,187 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $125Our pick

Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive in one long coastal day from San Francisco, with photo stops, free time in towns, and optional aquarium.

“George was an excellent driver and guide with great communication throughout the tour. The mini bus was not comfortable as it was very bumpy and it certainly was not a luxury coach as advertised which was disappointing as it was a long day.”

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From San Francisco: Monterey and Carmel Day Tour

From San Francisco: Monterey and Carmel Day Tour - Getting to Monterey by way of Cannery Row and Old Fisherman’s Wharf

2.From San Francisco: Monterey and Carmel Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 476 reviews · 11h 30m · from $139

Spend a full day driving California Highway 1 from San Francisco to Monterey and Carmel, with 17-Mile Drive stops and scenic photo breaks.

“Really fabulous day, really appreciated the number of stops made along the way at some really scenic spots. Carmel and the 17 Mile Drive were the highlights for me. Comfortable coach with onboard restroom, not needed as plenty of breaks but was nice to have. Our guide was really great, very courteous and considerate of our needs and I learned quite a lot through his commentary. Would do this trip again and again!”

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San Francisco: Monterey and Carmel Day Tour

San Francisco: Monterey and Carmel Day Tour - Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, and Fisherman’s Wharf time

3.Monterey and Carmel Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 110 reviews · 11 hours · from $134

San Francisco day tour to Monterey, Carmel and Pebble Beach via Highway 1, with 17-Mile Drive photo stops and free time in town.

“The route was beautiful. Lots of stops to walk and explore. The guide was extremely informative however he was sometimes quite unpleasant when giving instuctions for example to be on time.”

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Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco

Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco - Monterey Bay first: 60 minutes that set the tone

From LA: SF, Yosemite, Santa Barbara and Carmel 3-Day Tour

From LA: SF, Yosemite, Santa Barbara and Carmel 3-Day Tour - Day 1: Santa Barbara coast, Solvang detour, 17-Mile Drive, and Carmel stroll time

5.From LA: SF, Yosemite, Santa Barbara and Carmel 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 72 reviews

3 days from LA to SF plus Santa Barbara, Carmel, Yosemite or Monterey. Bay cruise, guided sightseeing, and hotel stays.

“Jacob was a fantastic driver and guide. He had a lot of knowledge and gave us lots of interesting information. The planning was great and one or two anecdotes were unexpected but always positive. I can highly recommend this tour.”

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From San Francisco: Carmel, Monterey & Big Sur Private Tour

From San Francisco: Carmel, Monterey & Big Sur Private Tour - Pacific Coast Highway route time: Santa Cruz and Capitola stops that set the mood

6.From San Francisco: Carmel, Monterey & Big Sur Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 10 hours · from $926

Private day trip from San Francisco to Carmel, Monterey, and Big Sur with Route 1, 17-Mile Drive, and a flexible guide for your pace.

“Fred provided phenomenal service. He's knowledgeable and quickly understood what we were looking for on our tour, made great suggestions on how to get the most out of our day. Highly recommend!”

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Monterey, Carmel, 17 Mile Dr, Big Sur & Mcway Falls Pvt Tour

Monterey, Carmel, 17 Mile Dr, Big Sur & Mcway Falls Pvt Tour - Monterey: Cannery Row and Marine Life Watching

7.Monterey, Carmel, 17 Mile Dr, Big Sur & Mcway Falls Pvt Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 12 hours · from $890Top rated

Private 12-hour coast tour from San Francisco: Monterey, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive, Big Sur and McWay Falls, for up to 5.

“Amazing experience, Pablo was so patient and knowledgeable about all the areas. He took us to the best spots, happily clicked our pictures and gave us as much time as we wanted to spend in all the places. Highly recommend this tour and Pablo :)”

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17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula &Carmel Max 12 Small Group Tour

17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula &Carmel Max 12 Small Group Tour - Lovers Point and Cannery Row: Monterey Bay Without the Rush

8.17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula &Carmel Max 12 Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $118

Small-group 17-Mile Drive from San Francisco with Pigeon Point, Monterey Bay views, Cannery Row, Pebble Beach, and Carmel Plaza.

“Our Monterey Peninsula tour in fin August was absolutely amazing! From the moment we left San Francisco, everything was perfectly organized. The van was spacious and comfortable, making the long drive along Highway 1 a breeze. Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable, sharing fascinating facts about Pigeon Point Lighthouse and Cannery Row. The stops at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and 17-Mile Drive were breathtaking, and we even had time to stroll around Carmel Plaza. Highly recommend this tour for a full day of California beauty!”

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Monterey Peninsula, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive Max 12 Small Group Tour

Monterey Peninsula, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive Max 12 Small Group Tour - San Francisco pickup and why timing affects everything

9.Monterey Peninsula, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive Max 12 Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 29 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $118

Small-group Monterey and Carmel day trip with timed stops for 17-Mile Drive, Cannery Row, and an active lighthouse.

“This company caters more to Chinese tourist. The guide didn't do much commentating when I ask him a question, seems like he didn't understand me or he just doesn't know. I ask the tour guide what animals are native to the area and”

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Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur Tour Private Tour from San Francisco

Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur Tour Private Tour from San Francisco - The value of a private guide in a tight coastal route

10.Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur Tour Private Tour from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $985

Private Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur drive from San Francisco with flexible stops, photo-friendly timing, and a guide in your car.

“We recently went on a private family tour to Big Sur, Carmel, and Monterey with Fred — and I can wholeheartedly say it was one of the most memorable experiences of our trip to California. Fred reached out a day in advance to confirm everything, and on the day of the tour, he was right outside our hotel at 8:00 AM sharp with a smile, ready to take us on this journey. Even though we were a bit late, he greeted us warmly without a hint of impatience. His Toyota Sienna was spotless and felt brand new — stocked with water bottles for every family member, which might seem like…”

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Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway Self-Guided Driving Tour Bundle

Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway Self-Guided Driving Tour Bundle - Offline Audio, GPS Cues, and Timing on Pacific Coast Highway

11.Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway Self-Guided Driving Tour Bundle

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 23 reviews · from $29Best value

Self-guided Highway 1 audio drive from San Francisco to Santa Monica with offline GPS, iconic stops, and flexible pacing for $29.99 per car.

“It's easy to get off the route if you aren't constantly looking at the screen as directions are minimal. Gives some good information about sites but no clear direction given to navigate to them. I ended up purchasing a competitive app that had much better navigation.”

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