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San Francisco · MONTEREY, CARMEL & BIG SUR TOURS

12 Monterey, Carmel & Big Sur Tours from San Francisco Worth Your Time

12 reviewed

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

Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF - Pigeon Point Lighthouse and Davenport: quick coast hits with minimal hassle

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

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

Day-trip from San Francisco to Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive with guided stops, photo moments, and optional Monterey Bay Aquarium.

“It was a good trip saw lots of things. It’s a long drive back to San Francisco. Everything was very good bus ride was a bit rough on the highway potholes”

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Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco

Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco - Getting there: 7:30am pickup and what the long day really looks like

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

From LA: SF, Yosemite, Santa Barbara and Carmel 3-Day Tour - Day 1 on the Coast: Santa Barbara, Solvang, and Carmel Time (Summer Version)

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 72 reviews

3 days from Los Angeles to San Francisco with Santa Barbara, Carmel, a bay cruise, Golden Gate views, and Yosemite (summer) or Monterey (winter).

“Excellent experience! The quality of transportation and hotels was very good, and breakfast was included. The tour guide, Pasquale, was friendly, gave us lots of information and good tips, and spoke several languages. The activities were very well organized, and I think they take you to places that are a little difficult to access and/or drive to on your own due to weather conditions. My only recommendation would be to spend a little more time in San Francisco, but the Golden Gate tour was very good. I definitely recommend the tour and the agency we used.Read more”

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

From San Francisco: Carmel, Monterey & Big Sur Private Tour - Route 1 Through Santa Cruz and Capitola: The Scenic Warm-Up

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

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

Private car day trip from San Francisco to Carmel, Monterey, and Big Sur, with 17-Mile Drive, aquarium time, and expert guide stops.

“Our entire day was exceptional. From being picked up right on time to the flexible, friendly and accommodating nature of our guide (Fred), we couldn’t have asked for anything more. We loved that he showed us special neighborhoods, non-touristy spots for views, and even a bakery that was off the beaten path. He also helped us plan the rest of our trip with recommendations for what to see when, how to get there and where to eat. The PCH was beautiful and we felt very safe and cared for the entire way! We had some extra time, and we’re surprised with a quick visit to Cupertino! Thanks for making it…”

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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 the Marine-Life Feeling

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

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

Private 12-hour drive from San Francisco to Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Big Sur and McWay Falls, with expert guide and photo stops.

“What a beautiful trip down the California coast with all the perfect stops along the way. We stopped at a delicious bakery for lunch recommend by Pablo who was a terrific tour guide! I highly recommend this tour. Sit back and enjoy the scenery!”

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Best of Monterey Peninsula & Carmel-the-Sea Small Group Tour

Best of Monterey Peninsula & Carmel-the-Sea Small Group Tour - Monterey Bay and Cannery Row: Where You Can Choose Your Own Pace

7.Best of Monterey Peninsula & Carmel-the-Sea Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 11 hours · from $118

Small-group Monterey, Pebble Beach and Carmel day trip: Pigeon Point, 17-Mile Drive, Lone Cypress, plus free time in Monterey and Carmel.

“Guide with Antony! Good trip over all, there were jams on the way back but it’s normal, plus tour gives us the fast past lane! Views were great, although it was unfortunate that pigeon tower is under renovation. Antony was funny and very knowledgeable on the tour! Good amount of talking and safe navigation skills. I went with a small group of 5, so we had a car to ourselves, overall toilet stops were good and time to sightsee was sufficient. Will recommend trip.”

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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 - The long ride from San Francisco starts with snacks and “Pacific Coast Highway” views

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

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

A max 12 small-group coastal day from San Francisco to Monterey, 17-Mile Drive, and Carmel, with key entries included.

“August is the perfect time for this tour! Our guide was friendly, informative, and made the day so enjoyable. The itinerary covered everything — Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Cannery Row, Pebble Beach, and Carmel Plaza — and there was even free time to explore at our own pace. The van was very comfortable, and the drives along the coast were absolutely scenic. A truly well-organized and memorable experience!”

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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 - Monterey Bay viewpoints: seeing the water without trying to master it

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

Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur Tour Private Tour from San Francisco - How the Route Works: Carmel as the Day’s Anchor

Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway Self-Guided Driving Tour Bundle

Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway Self-Guided Driving Tour Bundle - Setup That Makes or Breaks the Day: Download, Start Point, and Sync

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, location-based stories, and a one-year ticket.

“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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Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco

Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco - 17-Mile Drive and the Pebble Beach Golf Links Stop

12.Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $918

Private day trip from San Francisco to Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur with pickup, Highway 1 views, and well-paced coastal stops for up to four.

“Disappointed. Before arriving in San Francisco, I already knew I wanted to do this tour. However, at this time of the year it is only achievable by private tours rather than a coach option. We booked through Viator with what looked a great itinerary. However, with a couple of days to go still no confirmation or contact from the tour guide. Which was not a great start. So, we had to chase them. On the morning of the tour, they were late and then advised they would be using a different vehicle which turned out to be a good thing as the message the day before stated they would be…”

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