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

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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
  • Stop at Monterey
  • Plenty of stops with photo opportunities along the 17 Mile Drive
  • Stop at Pebble Beach Golf Course
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Day-trip to Monterey and Carmel
Entrance fee for the 17-Mile Drive Included
Transport by air-conditioned luxury motor-coach restroom
2 hours stop at Monterey Bay
1 hour stop at Carmel Plaza
Stops at Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pebble Beach, Bird Rock and the Lone Cypress
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel Pick-up & drop-off
Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • 478 Post St , 478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
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    Gray Line Union Square Departure Zone (meet us in front of Encore Cafe. The bus will board from directly across the street.) Arrive by 7:25 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 7:40 AM

  • 2805 Leavenworth St , 2805 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
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    Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location (meet us in front of 2805 Leavenworth St., blue canopy) Arrive by 7:45 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 8:00 AM

    • 7:40 AM
    This activity will end right where it started.
    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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    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
    This is the stopping location for the Monterey portion of the tour. Travelers will be given approximately 2 hours of free time to explore some of the many nearby attractions: - Monterey Bay Aquarium (tickets have to be reserved prior to departure date on the official Monterey Bay Aquarium website:www.montereybayaquarium.org - Cannery Row - Monterey Fisherman's Wharf - Restaurants and stores.
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    Duration: 2 hours 
    Admission Ticket Free
    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
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    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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    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

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    star-5
    Lovely trip on Highway 1
    Tat_A
    , Aug 2022
    The driver and guide, Antonio, is excellent. You can tell that he enjoys his work. He makes frequent stops for us to take photos and points out where to go for the best shot. He even bought strawberries for everyone to sample. Highly recommend it.
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    icon Response from Host , Aug 2022
    Hi Tat Thank you for sharing your experience! I am incredibly delighted to see you had such a great experience with us. Thanks for your kind words about Antonio, he is awesome! All the best, Ignacio Gray Line San Francisco
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    star-5
    Excellent tour guide
    Alicia_R
    , Aug 2022
    The tour guide was personable, professional, and extremely knowledgeable! The stops he made to make memorable for us was great!
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    icon Response from Host , Aug 2022
    Hi Alicia I really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and being so open with us. We hope you'll come and see us again soon! Ignacio Gray Line San Francisco
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    star-5
    Fantastic Recommend Tour
    Gary_W
    , Jul 2022
    A great scenic view of the California coast. Beautiful vibrant Towns and a brilliant tour guide in Donatello.
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    icon Response from Host , Aug 2022
    Hi Gary Thank you for posting your opinion on our tour. I am incredibly delighted to see you had such a great experience with us. Ignacio Gray Line San Francisco
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    star-4
    Fun, non stressful day trip
    Raun_B
    , Jul 2022
    I enjoyed the trip very much and look forward to coming back! Our driver was a little crass in telling people not to talk while he's talking but he was very informative.
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    icon Response from Host , Jul 2022
    Hello, Raun! I'm disappointed to hear your comments about our driver. This is not the way we treat our customers and we apologize for that. I'm glad to know, despite that, the trip was incredible and we are already waiting for you again for a new adventure. How about Napa or Yosemite, huh?! Isabela Vieira, Gray Line of San Francisco
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    star-5
    Wonderful day
    Asiyat_U
    , Jul 2022
    Danilo was a grate guide!!!!thank you guys for amazing day ❤️ beautyful views everywhere. Cozy small towns..
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    star-5
    Monterey trip
    Mary_W
    , Jul 2022
    The tour guide/driver was very pleasant and friendly. He made the trip very enjoyable. I would recommend to everyone .
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    star-4
    Worth the price! Antonio was the best!
    ljb2772
    , Jul 2022
    This was well worth the price. Our tour guide Antonio was the absolute best! Any setbacks were made better with his fun energy and stories. I would recommend getting a headset for your drivers though. Antonio did well without it but had to hold a microphone in one had while her drives which can be a safety concern. The tour was great but maybe a little too long in Carmel and Cannery Row..maybe adding another stop and making those shorter would be better.
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    1 traveler found this review helpful
    star-5
    Brilliant tour
    Gary_M
    , Jul 2022
    Danilo our tour guide was brilliant. Witty and very knowledgeable man, kept us posted with sights all the way, timetable was brilliant and everything right on time. Amazing sights every part of the tour. Would highly recommend.
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    icon Response from Host , Jul 2022
    Hey, Gary! Thank you so much for the support and the great review. I will pass on your comments to Danilo! Thank you for choosing us and we hope to see you again soon. Isabela Vieira, Gray Line of San Francisco
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    star-5
    Touring Monterey and Carmel with my daughter
    Victoria_G
    , Jul 2022
    Our driver, Antonio, was very professional and appeared to really love being a driver and tour guide. He was very conscientious about the guess and our enjoyment. Antonio was very knowledgeable about the area and shared several interesting historical facts and funny stories.
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    icon Response from Host , Jul 2022
    Hello Victoria, Thanks for the kind words about Antonio. It made his day! Our whole team works very hard to keep our customers happy, but we can only do it thanks to amazing customers like you. I hope you and your daughter had a pleasant day and we look forward to seeing you both again soon! Isabela Vieira, Gray Line of San Francisco
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    star-1
    TERRIBLE
    Jessamine_M
    , Jul 2022
    The agenda/views are great but unfortunately our tour guide was horrible. First of all he arrived super late and didn’t seem to be bothered by it. He never introduced himself. He spent most of our time being condescending, sarcastic, and rude. He made an effort to speak to us as children when all of us are adults. His people skills are poor. It made this long day unbearable. It’s obvious that this type of job isn’t for him. We all paid a big price tag for this adventure and it was a big disappointment. I don’t recommend this tour to anyone unless they invest in a better tour guide.
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    icon Response from Host , Jul 2022
    Hello Jessamine_M Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I’m sorry to hear that your experience hasn’t met your expectations on this occasion. That driver's behavior is unacceptable. I put in the loop our operations department to take action on this matter. Thank you very much again for letting us know. Ignacio Gray Line San Francisco
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    star-4
    This was a very long day,...
    Mary_I
    , Jul 2022
    This was a very long day, but our tour guide was awesome. I wish we would have left the people who were constantly 20 minutes late at each stop as it made the day even longer. I do not think we needed that much time at Carmel. More time in Monterey would have been nice.
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    icon Response from Host , Jul 2022
    Hello, Mary! Thank you for writing a review about our tour. It's sad that some people don't respect the time we set for each place we stop and that ends up upseting the whole group... Glad it was an enjoyable day and glad to hear that our tour guide did a good job. We hope to see you again soon! Isabela Vieira, Sales and Marketing Coordinator Gray Line of San Francisco
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    star-2
    Bus broke down….
    Sonia_H
    , Jul 2022
    The pick up time was 8am. The driver arrived 45 minutes late. The scenery was beautiful. A nice trip if the bus engine didn’t fail and left us in Carmel for over an hour. Bus was to return to San Francisco by 6: 30 but didn’t return till 9:45pm. Most restaurants closed and unable to have dinner. The additional delay was caused by having to switch buses to prevent further breakdowns. Some passagers got off and took Uber home ( over 25 miles). This was no fault of the driver who was very upset and pleasant. This ruined our stay.
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    icon Response from Host , Jul 2022
    Dear Sonia Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I'm sorry to hear that your experience hasn't met your expectations on this occasion. It’s always our intention to provide excellent customer service, but unfortunately, sometimes, things happen. Don't hesitate to contact our office at +1 (415) 353-5310 or tours@graylineofsanfrancisco.com, as we would like to make up for your inconveniences. Thanks Gray Line San Francisco
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    star-4
    Long day
    Ariel_K
    , Jul 2022
    Knowledgeable guide, just a long day in general on a tour bus. Maybe the trip can be shortened? We were back much later than planned which sort of threw off scheduling. You see a lot in the day and have nice coast views (sit on the right side of the bus). But I would recommend driving yourself to go at your own pace.
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    1 traveler found this review helpful
    star-5
    Great day out
    Linda_B
    , Jul 2022
    We had a great day! Yes it was a long drive but we saw so much. Would have liked more time at Monterey and Pebble Beach instead of Carmel. Our driver was great and told us lots of information about the area and where we was visiting. Would recommend this trip
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    star-5
    Monterey and Carmel by the sea Day Trip
    David_B
    , Jun 2022
    Excellent knowledgeable driver. Monterey and Carmel by the sea and the 17 mile drive was fantastic including a stop at the Pebble Beach Golf Course where pictures were taken of the famous 18th green.
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    1 traveler found this review helpful
    star-5
    Great trip
    Daniel_M
    , Jun 2022
    Great experience Driver was so awesome Every stop was memorable Would recommend to everyone I Would do this again
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    star-2
    Not worth it
    Michele_K
    , Jun 2022
    Almost 12 and a half hours from when we got picked up to dropped back off. Bathroom on bus had water and who knows what else all over the floor and broken toilet cover. Tour guide had us stop at a small restaurant to use the bathroom and get a drink if we wanted. One toilet for an entire bus load of people and other restaurant patrons. Since we were told we must be back to bus by 10:20 and we were we were not able to get through restroom line. Tour guide was rather rude to my friend and I. Put a damper on the whole trip. But the driver got us back safely.
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    1 traveler found this review helpful
    star-5
    Amazing
    Shubhashree_M
    , Jun 2022
    It was an amazing experience. There was some mechanical issue with the bus, but our guide left no stone unturned in making sure we did not waste any time and still have a great experience. We did not miss any of the spots that we were originally supposed to cover. Plus the bus was very comfortable for sitting in the whole day. I travelled with my old parents and they loved every bit of it. Overall is an an amazing experience.
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    star-5
    Would recommend
    Daniel_T
    , Jun 2022
    Excellent day trip with many interesting stops - there is a long time on the bus between points of interest but our guide/ driver Thomas kept us informed with plenty of interesting and relevant commentary
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    star-4
    Great trip with beautiful views
    Patricia_C
    , Jun 2022
    Thomas was an excellent tour guide who added a bit of Irish wit to his commentary with a wealth of information. We added the Monterey Aquarium to the trip for the 2 hour stop even though I knew we’d be rushed. Our 16 yr old grandson enjoyed. Views of the Pacific coast were beautiful & the small hike to Bird Rock very nice.
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