Monterey, Carmel & The 17-Mile Drive

Monterey, Carmel & The 17-Mile Drive

Day trips

Monterey, Carmel & The 17-Mile Drive

From 129.00

Travel scenic California’s Pacific Coast Highway 1 to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula

Embark on a scenic journey along California's Pacific Coast Hwy 1 to the picturesque Monterey Peninsula. Revel in breathtaking ocean views, encounter diverse wildlife, and delve into its rich history. Explore Cannery Row, renowned by John Steinbeck, and enjoy shops and restaurants with Pacific vistas, including the iconic Monterey Bay Aquarium. Continue the adventure along the famed 17-Mile Drive, capturing snapshots at Pebble Beach Golf Course. The tour proceeds to charming Carmel by the Sea, providing ample time to stroll through this enchanting town adorned with delightful shops

24 hours Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours in advance
11 Hours Duration of experience
Tour Guide / Driver Type of tour leader
Mobile & printed vouchers accepted

Experience

  • Full-day trip from San Francisco to Monterey and Carmel
  • Coastal 17-Mile Drive (entrance included)
  • Plenty of scenic photo stops
  • Two hours to explore Monterey and Cannery Row
  • Stop at Carmel-by-the-Sea (1 hour)
  • Expert guide and commentary

  • Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach with a restroom
  • 17-Mile Drive entrance fee
  • Steinbeck's Cannery Row in Monterey and Carmel
  • 2 departure locations in San Francisco to choose from:
  • 478 Post St. SF (Union Square Area) - Departs at 7:40 AM
  • 2805 Leavenworth St. (Fisherman's Wharf Area) - Departs at 8:00 AM

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and beverages
  • Hotel pick up & drop off

  • Buses are air-conditioned with a bathroom

Travel scenic California’s Pacific Coast Highway 1 to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, famous for its spectacular ocean views, abundant wildlife, and historical past. Make stops at Cannery Row, made famous by John Steinbeck, and visit great shops and restaurants overlooking the Pacific, not to mention the world-famous Monterey Aquarium.



Next, travel through the famous 17-Mile Drive and see Pebble Beach Golf Course. Photo stops will be made along this gorgeous drive. Our tour continues to Carme

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Restrictions

  • In order to cancel the booking with no penalties you must contact us at least 24 hours in advance

Hotel Pickup

Hotel pick up is not provided for this tour. Please select the meeting point that is closest to your location. Make sure to choose the departure location that is nearest to you and arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Departure 1 - 07:40 AM - Union Square (Downtown) - 478 Post St. San Francisco, CA 94102 Departure 2 - 8:00 AM - Fisherman's Wharf - 2805 Leavenworth St., San Francisco, CA 94133
  • You can reach us at [email protected] or 1 (415) 353-5310 between 6:00 am to 6:00 pm local time (PST)"

Highlights

  • Full-day trip from San Francisco to Monterey and Carmel
  • Coastal 17-Mile Drive (entrance included)
  • Plenty of scenic photo stops
  • Two hours to explore Monterey and Cannery Row
  • Stop at Carmel-by-the-Sea (1 hour)
  • Expert guide and commentary

Includes

  • Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach with a restroom
  • 17-Mile Drive entrance fee
  • Steinbeck's Cannery Row in Monterey and Carmel
  • 2 departure locations in San Francisco to choose from:
  • 478 Post St. SF (Union Square Area) - Departs at 7:40 AM
  • 2805 Leavenworth St. (Fisherman's Wharf Area) - Departs at 8:00 AM

Excludes

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and beverages
  • Hotel pick up & drop off

Essential Information

  • Buses are air-conditioned with a bathroom

Restrictions

  • In order to cancel the booking with no penalties you must contact us at least 24 hours in advance

Hotel Pickup

Hotel pick up is not provided for this tour. Please select the meeting point that is closest to your location. Make sure to choose the departure location that is nearest to you and arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Departure 1 - 07:40 AM - Union Square (Downtown) - 478 Post St. San Francisco, CA 94102 Departure 2 - 8:00 AM - Fisherman's Wharf - 2805 Leavenworth St., San Francisco, CA 94133
  • You can reach us at [email protected] or 1 (415) 353-5310 between 6:00 am to 6:00 pm local time (PST)"

Itinerary

Travel scenic California’s Pacific Coast Highway 1 to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, famous for its spectacular ocean views, abundant wildlife, and historical past. Make stops at Cannery Row, made famous by John Steinbeck, and visit great shops and restaurants overlooking the Pacific, not to mention the world-famous Monterey Aquarium.



Next, travel through the famous 17-Mile Drive and see Pebble Beach Golf Course. Photo stops will be made along this gorgeous drive. Our tour continues to Carme

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Customer Reviews

4.4
based on 119 verified reviews
Jun 4 2026
Very nice tour. Our tour guide Judith was very knowledgeable and made the day quite enjoyable. We were expecting a coach tour bus but a smaller van showed up which was a bumpy ride. All in all it was a long but enjoyable day! Well worth the money.
a Gray Line customer
May 13 2026
Great trip, tour guide was very informative, but could have taken a break in talking for awhile, Carmel was interesting but would appreciated more time in Monterey since there was more things to do there.Didn’t like the condition of the bus
a Gray Line customer
Apr 6 2026
It was a wonderful experience travelling with Gray Line, and especially George was an outstanding driver and storyteller during the whole trip. I enjoyed it a lot!
a Gray Line customer
Mar 23 2026
Very nice trip great weather, and good driver, but the only thing was it was hard to understand what the driver was saying because of his broken English.
William McNamara
Feb 23 2026
Don was a first-rate tour guide, weaving his personal experiences and perspective into his factual narrative in a very engaging manner. Over the years I've taken the Monterey day trip tour several times with different tour operators, and I'd say this was one of if not the best.
a Gray Line customer
Jan 9 2026
It was everything we expected. George, our driver, was especially good at bringing up little known and interesting facts. Great sense of humor as well. The tour was well organized and the support at the pick-up point was much appreciated. We chose Gray Line because we knew that they had the experience to do it right. We loved the fact that they provided bottled water for us on this all day trip. Thank you. It was the little unexpected things that made this tour special, for example the stop at Davenport. Kudos to George for running the tour efficiently and keeping us on time.
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