Ideal for travelers short on time, this day trip covers the best of the Monterey and Carmel region in one day of sightseeing from San Francisco. Highlights include spending two hours in both Monterey and Carmel, driving the scenic 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, and stopping at a garlic shop in Gilroy, known as the ‘Garlic Capital of the world.’
A day trip to Monterey and Carmel from San Francisco
Drive the 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove
Stop at a garlic shop in Gilroy’the ‘Garlic Capital of the world’
Pickup and drop-off from San Francisco or south of the city
What To Expect
San Francisco
We will pick you up from your place of stay in San Francisco or on the way between SF and Monterey
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Silicon Valley
On the way to Monterey, we will drive through Silicon Valley, IT Capitol of the World. If you want we can stop and take pictures of its most famous campuses, Oracle, Facebook, Google, Apple, Stanford University. Please choose no more than 2 from this list
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Pacific Coast Highway
From Silicon Valley, we keep going South, taking highways 17t and One. Enjoy stunning views of the Pacific Ocean!
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Monterey Bay
Visit Monterey, the old capital of Alta California under both Spain and Mexico, where in 1846, the U.S. flag was raised and California became part of the United States. Among Monterey’s notable present-day attractions are the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, and Fisherman’s Wharf. We ca spend there up to 3 hrs and we will be happy to advice you how to spend this time.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
17-Mile Drive
Take scenic 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove connecting Monterey with Carmel much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions, including the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock and the 5,300-acre Del Monte Forest of Monterey Cypress trees.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Pebble Beach
We will stop at Pebble Beach, the No. 1 public course in the country. Enjoys the Golf Museum, multiple boutiques, stunning views of the golf courses and the Pacific.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Carmel by the sea
Visit Carmel by the Sea, known for its natural scenery and rich artistic history, beautiful beaches, great restaurants and shopping where the Mission San Carlos Borroméo del río Carmelo was founded.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
San Francisco
We will take you back to your place of stay in San Francisco.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Include
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Exclude
Possible fees in museums of Monterey or Carmel are not included.
17-mile Drive fee is not included
Gratuity