Monterey & Carmel: Ultimate Pacific Coast Discovery
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This tour traverses the breathtaking scenery on the famous Pacific Coast Highway. Upon arriving in historic Monterey, you will have time to explore the fascinating sea creatures at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and stroll among the shops on Cannery Row. The tour will follow the coast through the beautiful little town of Pacific Grove on the way to the 17 Mile Drive. The drive finishes up at the enchanted town of Carmel-by-the-Sea where you’ll can explore the boutique shops on Ocean Avenue or be dazzled by the white sandy beach.
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174maryelleny, 11/25/2025 1:31:15 PM
The tour was great as far as getting to the places we wanted to see. The guide was not especially informative so it was more transportation than tour.
Brian_M, 11/19/2025 3:49:13 PM
Lovely wholesome experience… stops in Monterrey and Carmel were lovely!! We loved the Pigeon Point and Pebble Beach!!
425gloriaw, 9/29/2025 2:00:16 PM
Great drive down Hwy 1. Our driver, Don, was excellent resource and logistics were well organized! Interesting nights and included all highlights that I wanted to revisit
Happiness14653446552, 9/27/2025 10:58:44 AM
Fabulous trip! We had a lovely lady driver and the most fabulous lady guide. She was such a great communicator and character. Her knowledge was expansive and she shared some great insights and travel tips. The bus was really comfortable and the ladies made sure we were all comfortable and content. The trip itself was fantastic. We saw great things and places and had a fantastic time. Pigeon Point lighthouse was a great stop on the way to Monterey and we loved Carmel. Great trip, throughly recommended!!
Derrick_R, 8/10/2025 3:18:50 PM
Nice all day trip. Hits all the hot spots with enough time to enjoy them. Will surely do it again. AA++
Liza_C, 8/5/2025 12:52:05 PM
Quite a long journey for a day trip... We had Don, as our driver and tour guide. He is knowledgeable, polite and precise. I was most entralled by Carmel, a quaint place full of loveliness and dogs 😍 Very pretty and visually aesthetics. Love to visit again 🥰 The journey back to San Francisco, was bumpy and it's no feat for any driver. But, Don aced it and we were safely back in San Francisco, for our dinner 😊👍 The downsides : There were two women (mother and daughter), who were selfishly rude by making the rest of the tour wait for them - twice, and a mature narcissist male, who whined endlessly, for attention and too much of a high horse, in particular... Other than these nuisances, it was an enjoyable day trip by the Californian Coastline 😘👌
Sharon_S, 7/18/2025 9:08:18 PM
Don was our guide and we enjoyed his narrative. The scenery from San Francisco to Monterrey to Carmel and back was fabulous!!
P6461SKpeterh, 6/5/2025 12:55:16 AM
Tom was a great driver / guide. It was a long day but a beautiful shore line. Monterey and Carmel are much more touristy than when we last visited in the 70’s. A bit disappointing. Peter
Rob_B, 4/17/2025 12:32:44 AM
Plenty of stops and super sights. Recommend for coast lovers and folks new to California. Golf fans will love Pebble beach
Marlene_H, 3/7/2025 12:56:57 PM
Good trip to see the scenery and cities along the coast south of SF. Driver/guide not willing to answer questions and did not have control of the number of people on the tour. Driver left one man at Monterey, but turned around to pick him up again since other passengers insisted he was on the bus. Driver was driving very fast in the left lane (fast lane) all the way back from Monterey (2,5h drive in dark and rain). This felt very unsafe. We would not take this tour again due to the insane driving. The driver/guide shall be more responsible and have full control of his passengers and make sure they are on the bus. He shall also drive safe rather than fast, considering he is responsible for the life of 20 passengers. Tour company to take action to make this trip a safe experience.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meals are not included but available for purchase throughout the day.
- Exact destinations & itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and the guide's discretion.
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7:50 AM pickup. Please check your email confirmation from Extranomical Tours or contact the provider to confirm your pick-up details.Return details
This tour traverses the breathtaking scenery on the famous Pacific Coast Highway. Upon arriving in historic Monterey, you will have time to explore the fascinating sea creatures at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and stroll among the shops on Cannery Row. The tour will follow the coast through the beautiful little town of Pacific Grove on the way to the 17 Mile Drive. The drive finishes up at the enchanted town of Carmel-by-the-Sea where you’ll can explore the boutique shops on Ocean Avenue or be dazzled by the white sandy beach.Redemption
• If your booking is less than 24hrs in advance please contact us immediately to re-confirm and schedule your pickup • If you have an child under the age of 8 years or under the height of 4' 9", you MUST bring your own child safety seat to use on the tour. If the child is under 8 years and are 4' 9" (1.4 m) or taller they may use a safety belt in lieu of a car seat. • Booster seats may be rented from places such as www.babysaway.com (tour operator nor Viator is affiliated with this site) • Free pickup at certain locations in Downtown San Francisco • As a courtesy to fellow passengers, it’s important to be on time. If you are late or miss a scheduled pickup time for the tour please contact our office IMMEDIATELY at +1 415-357-0700. An alternative pick up location may be arranged at your expense, subject to availability. Any guest who misses their tour entirely will forfeit their seat on the tour. No refunds will be issued. • Minimum of 5 passengers needed for tour to run. There is a possibility of cancellation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund