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Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco

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Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco
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Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco
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icon11 hours  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
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Overview

Drive down one of the most scenic roads in California on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Cruise along the coast-hugging Highway 1, passing the mansions of Pebble Beach on the iconic 17-Mile Drive. Enjoy free time to explore Monterey, where you can stroll down Steinbeck’s Cannery Row or visit the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. Browse the ritzy boutiques of Carmel-by-the-Sea and get a glimpse of Silicon Valley’s tech campuses on the return drive to San Francisco.
  • Full-day trip from San Francisco to Monterey and Carmel
  • Stop at Carmel by the Sea
  • San Francisco pickup and drop-off included
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Day-trip to Monterey and Carmel
Tolls for 17-Mile Drive Included
Transport by air-conditioned luxury motor-coach restroom and power outlets
2 Departure locations offered in San Francisco: Union Square & Fisherman's Wharf Area
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel Pick-up & drop-off
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Departure Point

478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Gray Line Union Square Departure Zone If you choose this location departure, please be at the above address by 7:25 AM to check-in with one of our Gray Line SF representatives. Bus departure time: 7:40 AM

Departure Time

8:00 AM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Departure Point

2800 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location (meet us at the corner of Leavenworth St. & Jefferson St.) If you choose this location departure, please be at the above address by 7:45 AM to check-in with one of our Gray Line SF representatives. Bus Departure Time: 8:00 AM

Departure Time

8:00 AM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
Hop aboard your luxury coach in central San Francisco, cruise down scenic Highway 1 and let your guide handle the driving while you soak up views of the Pacific Ocean.

After curving around the Monterey Peninsula, stop in the coastal city of Monterey. Enjoy free time here to grab a fresh seafood lunch on the pier (own expense) or browse the shops of Cannery Row.

Continue along the coast with a ride down 17-Mile Drive, home to the prestigious Pebble Beach Golf Course and the Lone Cypress tree. Listen for the barking clamor of Seal Rock with a stop along this low-lying coastal road framed by mansions and ocean vistas. Further along, visit the chic coastal community of Carmel-by-the-Sea, where you can browse high-end galleries and see remnants of a historic Spanish mission. 

Your full-day tour concludes with drop-off in the evening in San Francisco.
Itinerary
Pass By:  
Pacific Coast Highway
California's most scenic highway that connects San Francisco to Monterey. This road hugs the California coastline, passing rocky overhangs and coastal farming towns.
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Stop At:  
Pigeon Point Light Station
Tallest lighthouse on the west Coast of the United States. it is still an active Coast Guard aid to navigation. Explore the lighthouse or a quick walk down to the beach.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Davenport
Travelers will spend 15 minutes here to stretch and get a quick coffee.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Monterey Bay
Nearing the city of Monterey, views of the Monterey Bay will become available for traveles.
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Pass By:  
Cannery Row
This waterfront street in the New Monterey section of Monterey. It is the site of now-defunct sardine canning factories. Cannery Row today is now a tourist attraction with many restaurants and stores.
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Stop At:  
Monterey Bay Aquarium
This is the stopping location for the Monterey portion of the tour. Travelers will be given 1.5 hours - 2 hours of free time to explore: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Restaurants and stores.
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
Stop At:  
17-Mile Drive
A scenic loop through the private Pebble Beach community on the Monterey Peninsula. Travelers will see, beautiful coastal scenes with white cove beaches.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Bird Rock Vista Point
This wildlife hub is buzzing with birds, harbor seals and belching sea lions. Sea lions take advantage of the cleared-off perch and enjoy the sun.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Lone Cypress
A Monterey Cypress tree, standing on a granite hillside. Estimated at 250 years, the cypress has been scarred by fire and held in place by cables for the last 60 years.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful courses in the world, it hugs the rugged coastline and has wide open views of Carmel Bay. Travelers will be allowed to disembark and explore the area.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Pass By:  
Carmel by the sea
Small beach community on California's Monterey Peninsula. The Scenic Bluff Path runs from surf spot Carmel Beach to bird-rich Carmel River State Beach.
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Stop At:  
Carmel Plaza
Nestled in the heart of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Plaza is home to one of a kind fashion finds, specialty natural brands, distinctive restaurants, gourmet shops, wine tasting rooms, in a relaxed and sophisticated setting.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Gray Line San Francisco
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco?
A:The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco.

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Traveler Tips

  • "If you do not want to drive yourself - just take this tour to get the first taste / glimpse." See review
  • "Tip- pick up area brochures before getting on the bus, can make much better use of time." See review
  • "Stop in Monterey is a bit long if you don’t do an Acquarium." See review

Reviews

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Reviews by Viator travelers

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star-5
Great way to see Monterey!
Jennifer_F
, Oct 2021
The trip was well organized. Our driver Grady did a fantastic job. He was friendly, very informative and knowledgeable. I learned a lot along the way about the areas that we drove through and about Monterey/Carmel. Thank you Grady!
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star-1
Terrible bus ride; beautiful scenery.
Ron_C
, Oct 2021
The bus ride was horrible. No a/c and it was 80 outside. We were all sweating. Beads of sweat on our foreheads. The bus shook terribly—wheels out of balance or something. Between the extreme heat and violent shaking, developed a migraine which make the long ride almost intolerable. Carmel and Monterey Bay were lovely but the thought of getting back on the bus for the long trip home dampened it. We actually wondered if the wheels would fall off. Grady the driver did his best. Grey Line obviously has no respect for their customers.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Hello Ron, I'm sorry that your experience was not good with us. We have a lot of respect for all our customers, but we clearly dropped the ball this time, and the experience was not up to our standards. On the other hand, we appreciate your kind words about Grady; we are happy to know that he did his best. I have processed a full refund of your booking as we did not provide the level of service that we promised. I hope you can give us another opportunity in the future. Thanks Xavier General Manager Gray Line San Francisco
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star-5
Great Experience
Leslie_G
, Oct 2021
Our guide, Thomas made the drive so enjoyable because he has such command of knowledge regarding the San Francisco area. The Monterey Bay Aquarium was outstanding!
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star-5
Bus with a view
Page_G
, Oct 2021
We truly enjoyed every facet of this trip. The tour guide gave us great information and lots of insight into the area. The views along the ocean were wonderful. The bus was also quite comfortable.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-4
Nice tour down coast
Kathryn_M
, Oct 2021
Awesome views and great day overall! Lots of good information, but sometimes excessive details were distracting. The best way to view the coast! Our 4 star rating based on annoying microphone and speaker equipment frustrating our guide throughout afternoon ( no fault of his). Seemed like tour guide and driver relationship was not up to par. Driver, Jack was excellent, driving in difficult situations.
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star-5
Wonderful Experience!
Cindy_H
, Oct 2021
Our tour guide, Tony, spent the entire trip trying to make sure everyone had fun. He was very accommodating to me and my need for extra accommodations due to my walker.
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star-3
Good trip and worth going on for the views.
Barbara_A
, Sep 2021
17 mile drive was great. Monterey was great. 1 1/2 in Carmel was too long at the end of the day. Would rather have spent more time in Monterey.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Thanks for your review, Barbara. We are happy to hear that you happen to find the 17-mile drive and Monterey stops excellent. We often hear from other customers that they like to have 90minutes in Carmel to have enough time to walk by the beach and explore Carmel plaza. So we'll look for more feedback to decide if we change the structure of the itinerary. Thanks again for the feedback and your good review. Andrea Customer Manager Gray Line San Francisco
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star-4
Wonderful Experience
JULIAN_G
, Sep 2021
Doug the tour guide was wonderful and full of knowledge. All tours including the double deck bus is a must.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-3
BAB
BassamA_B
, Sep 2021
The trip at best was okay, we were delayed because a microphone issue. Long stops for shopping areas were as we were looking for more time at scienary area. We can do better on a full day trip .
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Hello Bassa, We appreciate your time spent writing this review. We're glad we could fix the microphone issue despite the delay. We usually get great feedback about the scenery of this tour in particular, but given your feedback, we'll check the itinerary with our guide to see where we can improve the experience for future customers. Andrew Sales Director Gray Line San Francisco
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star-5
Coastal California South San Francisco
Robert_T
, Sep 2021
Our tour guide and driver Tom was wonderful. A very knowledgeable driver that loves his job. The 12 hour trip went by very quickly. He gave us some beautiful sites to see and we’re better for it. You get to see mother nature and a little shopping. The trip is well worth it.
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